Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan GPR Concrete Scanner

The Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan is a ground-penetrating-radar concrete scanner for locating rebar, tendons, metal and plastic conduits, glass-fibre cables, voids and wood in dry concrete up to a depth of 300 mm. Hilti describes it as an efficient concrete scanner for structural analysis and for locating embedded objects in multiple layers, with a real-time view into the concrete and automatic image generation for on-site evaluation.

Scanning concrete before coring, drilling and sawing

Hilti lists three scan modes: Quickscan detection, Quickscan recording and Imagescan. The scanner shows a top view and cross sections of the scan in 2D and 3D for object mapping and multilayer identification, and a detailed monitor for on-site analysis, with PC software for later evaluation and documentation. Typical uses given are minimising hits on concealed objects when drilling anchor holes or through holes, breaking out openings, diamond coring and sawing, rebar extension for post-installed rebar connections, and inspection of floors, decks, slabs, balconies, tunnels and bridges.

Technical specifications

How the three scan modes are used

Quickscan detection shows object position directly during the scan; the operator moves the scanner at least 32 cm to each side over the same path and marks the object position on the concrete at the marking notch. Quickscan recording covers a long path up to 10 m, with objects viewable in plan or cross section afterwards. Imagescan builds an image of an area by scanning along paths guided by an adhesive reference grid. The manual states that scan results can be affected by dampness, metal-containing construction materials, aluminium-foil-backed insulation, multiple layers, cavities and strong electromagnetic fields, so building plans should also be consulted before drilling.

Selection and ordering checks

Confirm the kit required, the number of battery packs, the grid sizes and whether the software and data transfer accessories are needed. Radar scanners are subject to local radio regulations, and the manual asks users to check for sensitive radio sites such as airfields before scanning, so confirm approvals for the country of use. Compare the PS 300 Ferroscan and PS 85 wall scanner where a different depth or detection method suits the job.

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Documents and quotation

For a quotation on the PS 1000, send Seven Star LLC the exact model, quantity and delivery point in Oman or elsewhere in the GCC. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier based in Muscat and does not hold any manufacturer status for Hilti. The Hilti operating instructions for the PS 1000 X-Scan (original instructions, multilingual PDF, printed 2016) are attached as a manufacturer PDF; this is an operating manual, not a separate datasheet. Current item numbers, pack sizes and availability should be read from the Hilti product page. Related Hilti items sit in the Portable Test & Measurement category.