SmartRock^®

Build Concrete Structures Faster, Safer, and More Economically

Eliminate Concrete Testing Delays

Fully embedded on the rebar with no wires or testing labs required, this easy-to-use, hassle-free sensor allows for quick decision making onsite and prevents unnecessary setbacks.

Improve Data Accuracy

The maturity method, used by SmartRock, is approved by ASTM and ACI as an accurate and reliable test for measuring concrete strength onsite for more accurate results than field-cured cylinder breaks.

Know the Status of Your Pour 24/7

With real-time data and 24/7 remote monitoring capabilities, confidently check the status of your pour and get notifications anytime, anywhere, on any device.

The World’s Leading Wireless Concrete Sensor for
Temperature and Strength Monitoring

Concrete Temperature

SmartRock allows for an easy way to report on the maximum, minimum, and temperature differential of your placed concrete without relying on painstakingly wired systems and data loggers. Get highly accurate data directly on your phone in real time!

Use SmartRock to:

- Monitor concrete temperature
- Track the temperature differential within the same concrete element
- Measure ambient (exterior) conditions

Concrete Strength

SmartRock allows you to monitor the strength of your placed concrete in real time on your phone. Reduce or eliminate your reliance on field-cured cylinders (or cubes) and potentially deliver your project ahead of schedule and under budget.

Use SmartRock to:

- Calculate concrete strength using the standardized ASTM C1074 maturity method
- Monitor strength at different locations of your pour
- Know as soon as your pour reaches its strength requirements

SmartRock

Remote Monitoring Trusted by Leaders Globally
With SmartRock sensors, you gain 24/7 real-time access to your concrete data, anytime, anywhere. With a wireless range of up to 40 ft (12 m), get remote access to real-time critical data for faster decision-making.

Robust & fully embedded wireless sensor
Quick, simple, and secure installation
Dual temperature monitoring for easy differential analysis
Smart alerts and notifications with real-time data in an instant to optimize curing
Project management tools, including live data sharing
SmartRock sensors are available worldwide.

SmartRock Long Range

A Long-Range Solution for Your Largest Project Sites

Bring confidence to your toughest projects with the option of SmartRock’s long-range remote monitoring solution. With all the benefits of SmartRock plus an extended effective wireless range of up to 1000 ft (300 m).

Facilitates remote access to real-time critical data from hard-to-reach locations.
Enables early detection of potential issues with real-time temperature monitoring.
Supports a proactive approach for quality control, reducing the overall cost by addressing potential problems before they escalate.
SmartRock Long Range is now available worldwide^†.

Intuitive & Easy-to-Use Mobile & Web Apps

Real-time and remote data monitoring 24/7
Proactive custom alerts and smart notifications
Easy live data sharing and PDF/CSV reporting
Thermal modeling feature available with Giatec 360™

More Than a Sensor: a Complete Solution

Sensor

App

360 Cloud

Remote Monitoring

Roxi AI

API

Used in More Construction Sites Around the World Than Any Other Concrete Sensor

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By the time you get lab results from the first cylinder break, you could already have met strength without knowing it.

Shawn KittSuperintendent, PCL Construction

We've been able to save owners and contractors tons of time and money with SmartRock since 2015 and are impressed with the continuous improvements of both the hardware and software. It is our go-to technology for every concrete project.

Walter H. FloodPrincipal Engineer, Flood Testing Laboratories

This more advanced sensor will make it 10 times easier for our customers to use. Plus, additional functionality added to Giatec’s artificial intelligence tool, Roxi, helps us eliminate human error. We’re excited to get it out on the field.

Patrick Frawley, P.EDirector of Quality Assurance Central Concrete Supply, U.S. Concrete Inc.

By the time you get lab results from the first cylinder break, you could already have met strength without knowing it.

Vic Perry on building concrete structures faster, safer, and more economical.

See what Vic Perry, President and COO ceEntek Pte Ltd, has to say about his experience with SmartRock™ the world’s leading wireless concrete sensors for temperature and strength monitoring.

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How SmartRock Helps

Forget about waiting for break test results. With consistent real-time data, never have project delays by knowing when to remove formwork and move on to the next floor as early as possible.

Buildings & High Rise Projects

Whether you are doing accelerated bridge construction or UHPC joint fillings, avoid unnecessary costs and delays associated with testing labs and wired loggers with accurate, real-time data and gain more insights into the strength of your concrete than ever before.

Bridge Construction

Closely monitor temperature differentials between the core and edge of your mass pours with SmartRock's dual temperature capability. Get alerts on temperature differential thresholds with Giatec 360 and follow your thermal control and curing plan without any of the hassle of cumbersome wired sensors, loggers, and thermocouples.

Mass Concrete Pours

Accepted by the majority of DOTs, collect temperature and strength data right on your mobile device and in remote areas using SmartRock sensors and the SmartHub device. With updates every 15 minutes, prevent delays and open roads to traffic earlier.

Highways, Roads, & Concrete Pavement

To prevent cracking and unnecessary delays timing is everything when pulling cables in post-tensioned concrete elements. As the most accurate method of measuring concrete strength onsite, the maturity method will eliminate your reliance on field-cured break tests, so you know right away when your concrete is ready for tensioning.

Post-Tensioning

Why SmartRock is Better

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

1 Tag Sensor

Activate the sensor and tag each one in your SmartRock app by project and section.

2 Install & Pour

Secure the sensor to the rebar in the formwork and pour concrete as usual.

3 View Results

Open the SmartRock app to view concrete strength and temperature data in real-time or remotely using SmartHub.

STANDARDIZATION

ASTM C1074 – Standard Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the Maturity Method

ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

CSA A23.1 – Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction / Test methods and standard practices for concrete

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General

Type	Value
Reading Range	-22 to +181 °F (-30 to 85 °C)
Measurement Accuracy	± 1.8 °F (± 1°C)
Measurement Resolution	± 0.18 °F (± 0.1°C)
Measurement Frequency	Once every 15 mins (for 2 months of data)
Wireless Signal Range	Up to 40 ft (12 m) For longer range options, contact us.
Temperature Cable Length	12 in (30 cm) / 10 ft (3 m) / by request: 50 ft (15.2 m)
Battery Life	Up to 4 months after installation
Dimensions	L: 3 1/8″ (80 mm) W: 1 5/8″ ( 42 mm) H: 1 1/32″ (26 mm)

PURCHASE ITEMS

Part No.	Item	Description
G00100	SmartRock® Sensor	Sensor with 12 inch (30 cm) temperature cable, free iOS and Android application for Smartphone and Tablet, Quick user guide
G00200	SmartRock®-L Long Cable Sensor	Sensor with 10 feet (3 m) temperature cable, free iOS and Android application for Smartphone and Tablet, Quick user guide

FAQs

What does ‘dual temperature’ imply?

The design of the SmartRock 3 sensor enables measuring temperature values at two locations simultaneously, one at the temperature probe (tip of the white cable) and one in the body of the sensor (black transmitter). The result can be visualized on the SmartRock Mobile App or the Giatec 360, a Cloud-Based Project Dashboard, where the measurements are differentiated through the “Cable” and “Body” designation.

How can I differentiate between temperature values of the cable and body?

The design of the SmartRock 3 sensor enables measuring temperature at the tip of the white cable (temperature probe) and on the body of the sensor (the black transmitter). On the sensor page of the SmartRock application or the Giatec 360 platform, users can toggle between the two temperature values identified as “cable” and “body” at the top of the page. The temperature graph will display both temperature profiles and will highlight the difference between the measurement points.

How deep should the sensor be installed?

The sensor transmitter must be installed no more than 2 inches (5 cm) from the concrete surface. This is to enable strong wireless signal strength for continued connectivity to the sensor, even long after it has been installed in concrete.

What range of wireless connection should I expect with the sensor?

When the SmartRock sensor is installed inside concrete as recommended, it can transmit up to 40 ft (12 m). When the black transmitter is exposed, the range of the wireless signal can be up to 100 ft (30 m). Longer connection range can be obtained with the SmartRock-Long Range in conjunction with the SmartHub-Long Range with which data can be transmitted for up to 1000ft (300m) when the body of the sensor is embedded at recommended depth and up to 3600ft (800m) when the body is placed outside the concrete.

What is the battery and memory life of the sensor?

The sensor takes a measurement every 15 minutes, allowing it to collect data for 2 months. However, the battery life extends for up to 4 months. This enables the user to retrieve the data for an extra 2 months once the memory is full.

Can I turn the sensor on and off?

Yes. The sensors can be turned off to preserve battery and memory until the start of the pour, this is done by inserting the temperature probe back into the sensor body.

Can I get SmartRock with longer thermocouple cables? 

Yes. Please ask for customized length options when you are ordering your SmartRock package. 

Up to what depth can I measure concrete’s temperature and strength?

The SmartRock 3 is available in two different lengths; the shorter cable has a length of 12 in (30 cm), while the longer cable can measure concrete temperature up to 10 ft (3 m) inside your concrete structure. By request, we also offer 50 ft (15.2 m). Contact our team if you are not sure what sensor would be the best suited for your application.

What is the QR code on the SmartRock meant for?

The QR code on the SmartRock 3 sensor is a feature for tagging sensors on the mobile application. The application will guide you through adding new sensors to your projects. To do so, the application will prompt you to scan the QR code on the sensor.

How do I know that the SmartRock 3 sensor is activated?

Anytime the temperature probe (the white cable) is removed from the sensor, this activates the sensor. The LED light located on top of the sensor body will blink 3 times to indicate that the sensor was properly activated and is ready to be used.

What is the difference in installation method between SmartRock 2 and SmartRock 3?

The SmartRock 3 has three main physical components, the white cable, the sensor body, and a rubber installation strap. The activation and installation procedure was enhanced from 2 metal wires that were twisted around the rebar in the SmartRock 2 generation, to a rubber strap meant to tightly install and secure the sensor. The installation strap was specially designed to install the sensors on different sizes and types of rebar. It can also withstand 40 lbs of force.

What are the electrical enhancements between SmartRock 2 and SmartRock 3?

The SmartRock 2 sensor was activated by twisting the two metal wires together. However, in the SmartRock 3, the sensor is activated by pulling the white cable out of the sensor transmitter (sensor body).
The SmartRock 3 sensor can now be tagged much more rapidly and easily using the QR code located on the top of the sensor and the SmartRock app.
With the SmartRock 3, temperature can be measured at two locations: at the tip of the white cable and in the transmitter, with a measuring range of -22˚F (-32˚C) to 181˚F (85˚C).
The green LED light on the SmartRock 3 body blinks 3 times whenever the sensor is activated, providing the end user a visual an indication that the sensor is fully functional and ready to be used.
The SmartRock 3 has an increased wireless signal range of up to 40 ft (12 m) when installed in concrete.

What is the main difference between the SmartRock and the SmartRock Long range?

The SmartRock – Long Range has an additional wireless communication capability compared to the SmartRock. This means it can be used in the exact same way as the SmartRock with the addition of long-range capabilities for remote monitoring with the SmartHub – Long Range.

Can my regular SmartRock sensors connect to the SmartHub Long Range?

Only SmartRock – Long Range sensors are compatible with the SmartHub – Long Range.  Remote monitoring with SmartRock requires the SmartHub.

Does the SmartRock Long Range have internal memory?

Yes, both the SmartRock and SmartRock – Long Range collect data every 15 minutes for two months. It is also possible to connect to the sensors and collect stored data from up to 4 months (for the duration of its battery life).

Build Concrete Structures Faster, Safer, and More Economically

Eliminate Concrete Testing Delays

Improve Data Accuracy

Know the Status of Your Pour 24/7