Profometer PM8000

Wireless Rebar Diameter & Cover Meter

The Profometer PM8000 is a lightweight, wireless concrete inspection tool that combines precision eddy-current sensing with instant visualization via iPad. It delivers accurate rebar cover and diameter measurements, intuitive line/area scanning, and on‑site analytics for efficient non‑destructive testing in construction and engineering environments.

Features

Eddy-current technology for accurate non‑destructive scanning
Spot, line, and area scanning using wireless cart with encoder
Measures rebar cover up to 185 mm depth, ±1 mm to ±4 mm accuracy
Estimates rebar diameter up to 63 mm depth, ±1 rebar size accuracy
High‑contrast OLED display for spot measurements
Bluetooth connectivity to Profometer App on iPad for visualization, analytics, and reporting
Heatmap & AR views (PM8000 Pro variant)
Integrated logbook with geolocation, photos, voice notes
Long battery life: up to 8 h on 2× AA batteries; USB‑C power bank compatible

Applications

Rebar locating and cover inspection
Safe pre-drilling/coring mapping
Concrete structure quality control
Reinforced concrete condition assessment
Metal object detection within concrete

Technical Data

Parameter	Specification
Technology	Eddy-current sensor
Cover Measurement Depth	Up to 185 mm / 7.3 in
Cover Accuracy	±1 mm (0.04 in) up to ±4 mm (0.16 in), depending on depth
Rebar Diameter Detection	Up to 63 mm / 2.5 in
Diameter Accuracy	±1 rebar size (optimal conditions)
Encoder Accuracy	±0.5 mm + 0.5% of measured length
Max Scanning Speed	~0.5 m/s (1.7 ft/s)
Max Line Scan Distance	1 km / 0.6 miles
Max Area Scan Coverage	Up to 10,000 m²
Display	High-contrast OLED on sensor (small size)
Dimensions	190 × 75 × 45 mm (without cart); 250 × 130 × 45 mm (with cart)
Weight	300 g (sensor); 690 g (with cart)
Battery & Power	2× AA NiMH rechargeable (8 h); USB‑C support
Connectivity	Bluetooth to iPad; Profometer App support
Review Modes (Pro only)	Heatmap, AR, statistics, spot/line/area scan
Annotation & Reporting	Geo‑notes, photos, voice memos, cloud sync