Surface Systems & Instruments, LLC (Mill Valley, CA and Manhattan, KS) is a vendor of proprietary test equipment products, mobile computer solutions, and specialty tools for the infrastructure industry.  An overview of SSI’s products is as follows.  Click on the links below for further details. You can view product specifications via the links provided or by calling 800.662.5656.

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Lightweight Profiler

SSI’s lightweight profiler is an inertial profiling system installed on an all-aluminum Pioneer 1200 utility vehicle.  With its patented Windows-based operating system, SSI’s lightweight profiler allows easy construction site testing of asphalt and concrete pavement surface ride quality.  Testing from 5-25 mph with immediate on-screen results.  The lightweight profiler generates IRI equivalent profilograph results and detects localized roughness.  Touchscreen controls with menu driven software routines for calibration, data collection, and analysis functions ease operator training and daily field use.   Our software provides trouble-free electronic storage and transfer of data files and self-installing software updates by email or internet download.  All sensors and instrumentation are portable and replaceable via express shipping, which minimizes downtime.  Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

Collect surface profile data safely at highway speeds, or as low as 5 mph.  The SSI high speed profiling system is a kit package for installation onto customer owned vehicles. SSI representatives assist with installation of the inertial profiling system, consisting of collection components (lasers and accelerometers), a distance measurement system, proprietary data collection computer, and an in-cab operator station (Panasonic Toughbook computer and onboard printer).  Windows-based software routines are operable by one person using Touchscreen controls.  The operator station provides on-screen viewing of data collection and immediate test results.  System allows easy transfer of electronic format data for downloading in field or viewing on desktop computer.  Self-executing software updates and portable components ease support and minimize downtime.  Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

The industry’s first and only hybrid profiling system, the SSI model CS9500 Multiple Purpose Profiler, merges the best features of lightweight and high speed profilers into a self-contained, professionally engineered trailer. Weighing less than most lightweight profilers, the CS9500 can be towed behind a small terrain or golf cart style vehicle for early testing of freshly paved surfaces and easy maneuvering within the tight confines of construction sites. Alternatively, equipped with a custom built suspension and SSI’s high speed profiling system electronics, the CS9500 can be towed behind a truck or car to collect surface profile data at speeds up to 70 mph, with a low end speed of 5 mph. Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

SSI’s Walking Profiler, model CS8800, is a true walking speed surface profiling instrument capable of generating numerous ride quality statistics and precise depictions of localized roughness. Distilled from SSI’s profilograph and inertial profiling system technology, the CS8800 records the surface profile by measuring precise movements of distance and elevation changes that are processed with SSI’s proprietary data collection electronics and advanced digital filtering methods. The system generates commonly used ride indices such as IRI, simulated PRI, Floor Flatness, and other commonly used expressions of surface quality. Localized roughness is also precisely captured both in its longitudinal location and height dimensions.  Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

SSI offers its Windows-based operating system on both new profilographs and as a retrofit item for any model of mechanical or computerized profilograph system.  SSI offers profilograph systems jointly with James Cox & Associates (Auburn, CA).  Both California-type road and bridge profilograph configurations available.  With a patented multiple wheel path data collection and reporting system, SSI’s profilograph can collect date in either direction and print dual wheel paths on a single report.  A Windows-based operating system greatly eases operation.  On-screen software routines control for calibration, data collection, and data analysis.  On-screen profiles and test results are shown.  Easy electronic storage and transfer of data files.  View/print data in field or office.  Touchscreen controls available.   Runs on AC or DC power supplies.  Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

SSI handles the full line of Panasonic Toughbook Computers.  With a minimal failure rate compared to consumer laptops, Toughbook computers are the ideal solution for the mobile computer user.  Pictured here is the rock-solid and dependable Toughbook CF-28, which is the world’s fastest MIL-STD 810F -tested notebook computer.  The CF-28’s new 1GHz Pentium 4 is a direct response to the evolving needs of construction professionals for faster processing speeds in a bulletproof, cool-running notebook that can be affordably deployed to their entire field force.  Portable (under 10 lbs) and fully shock-and-water resistant, the CF-28 can handle the toughest field conditions.  Integrated wireless telecommunications, GPS, and wireless networking solutions are available.  Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

In-vehicle workstations allow mobile professionals to mount portable computers, printers, and other mobile electronics equipment in any vehicle.  Computer docking stations and wireless networking solutions allow easy transfer of field data to office computers.  Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

With the Field Workstation, construction software applications can be used as easily in the field as in the office.  The Field Workstation is an AC or DC powered weather-resistant housing with a collapsible visor to shade and protect the portable computer, which is shock-mounted.  The integrated thermal printer has a power assisted paper take-up.  Specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

SSI offers a full line of distance measurement products.  Obtain specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com

SSI offers a full line of asphalt and concrete products.  Obtain specifications and pricing from SSI at www.smoothroad.com