Cellular, Satellite, WiFi and Bluetooth
Robust connectivity is key to Qube's feature-set and live-tracking capabilities.
Expansion Slots
With the Qube's four expansion slots, the possibilities for customization and enhanced performance are virtually endless.
One Button Operation
Just one button to ARM/DISARM the Qube makes it simple to use for experienced and inexperienced operators alike.
Bright Indications
Passages are indicated by bright flashing LEDs on the top and two sides of the Qube.
Built-In Geophone
A geophone built into every Qube means hassle-free audio and faster deploy and recovery times.
MORE THAN AN AGM
Qube: The new global standard for pipeline pigging AGMs
LTE Cellular
LTE is a modern, low power cell system enabling long battery life, low-cost, and reliable communication.
Internal Geophone
Stream audio through GlobalTrack or Bluetooth with built-in geophone. Always there, always online, never tangled.
Satellite
Satellite connectivity for remote operation is a simple and inexpensive plug-in expansion card.
Expansion Slots
Maximum flexibility with four expansion slots that safeguard and future-proof your investment.
- Cutting edge connectivity with LTE Cellular, Satellite, WiFi and Bluetooth
- An international SIM card is standard, giving access to 540 networks in over 180 countries
- Built-In geophone attaches audio to passage recordings and streams to GlobalTrack in your browser
- One-button operation makes training and hand-off a breeze
- Data transfers secured using TLS 1.3 with robust symmetric-key encryption and enhanced SHA-256 integrity protection
- Rechargeable wide temperature batteries using standard USB-C cabling
- Operating temperature range of -40° to +85°C
- Waterproof polycarbonate chassis designed for the rigors of the pipeline
- Firmware over-the-air updates mean that the Qube always has the latest features & fixes
Qube: The World’s Most Advanced AGM
Qube is the industry’s most advanced AGM. It can confidently and accurately detect the passages of pipeline pigs equipped with MFL magnetizers, EM transmitters, or simply acoustically with its built-in geophone. But Qube is much more than just an AGM. Its advanced features, comprehensive communication options, and real-time tracking capabilities through GlobalTrack make it an invaluable tool for precicely tracking tools and maintaining full visibility of run progress.
Stay Connected, Stay Productive
In today’s world, we demand fast and reliable communication with no excuses. That’s why every single Qube is equipped with an international LTE cell modem, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, allowing for seamless connectivity. Additionally, our affordable and low cost-per-message satellite expansion module enables satellite communication as a fallback to cellular, providing a complete solution for all your communication needs.
Automatic Data Transfers
The tool passage data, including magnetic imagery, geophone audio, GPS time, date, and position, is automatically pushed to CDI’s GlobalTrack cloud service via its fully encrypted cell modem, Wi-Fi, or satellite modules. This eliminates the need for any manual download process and ensures that the run report is available as soon as the tool is trapped.
No SIM Cards to Manage
The Qube comes pre-installed with an international SIM card, giving you seamless cellular network access in over 180 countries and across 540 networks. No need for you to manage multiple SIM cards or worry about data limitations. The SIM even features over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring compatibility with future country and network additions.
Flexibility and Expandability
Qube provides four expansion slots, allowing for a wide variety of options such as remote antennas, I/O expansion, solar chargers, SCADA outputs, and more. Qube’s flexibility, modularity, and expandability protect your investment and provide an upgrade path for years to come.
Real-Time Tracking and Data Availability
CDI’s Qube and GlobalTrack cloud service work together to provide real-time tracking and instantaneous data availability for any number of stakeholders on desktop and mobile. All stakeholders can access the tool’s location, view real-time sensor data, and even listen to Qube’s live geophone audio over the internet right in their browsers, from anywhere in the world.
Invest in Qube for Your Pipeline Needs
Whether you’re in the oil and gas industry, water/wastewater, new construction, or any other industry that relies on tracking tools through pipelines, Qube is the advanced tool you need. Its features, connectivity options, and real-time tracking capabilities make it an indispensable asset for anyone who needs to clean or inspect pipelines. Invest in Qube today and stay ahead of your competition.
Specification | Qube AGM |
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Battery Life | 7 Days for base system (approximate) Battery life is impacted by number of recordings/uploads per day, environmental temperature, number and type of options installed, etc. |
Battery Chemistry | Rechargeable Lithium Ion (charged via USB-C connector) |
Transmitter Frequencies Detected (8) | 22Hz standard plus CDI’s seven additional TRAXALL frequencies between 17.5 and 31.25Hz. |
Other Detection Types | MFL magnetizers Geophone Audio |
Geophone | Internal to all units, live-streaming capable |
Internal Storage | 64GB solid-state device (SSD) |
Firmware Update Method | Automatically Downloaded & Installed when not assigned to a project |
Internal GNSS (GPS) Receiver | 2.5 meters horizontal accuracy (CEP) Concurrent reception of GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou systems Timing accuracy of 60 nanoseconds |
Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85 °C Industrial |
Communication Methods | Standard: Cellular LTE, WiFi and Bluetooth Optional: Iridium Satellite |
Encryption | End-to-end encryption with TLS 1.3 symmetric-key |
User Interface | Single Arm/Disarm button on device, all else through our GlobalTrack Web Service |
Expansion Slots | 4 |
Expansion Modules Currently Available |
LTE Cellular Modem Iridium Satellite |
Chassis Material | Custom-molded, water-tight polycarbonate |
Dimensions | 11.1 x 7.1 x 5 inches [283 x 181 x 127 millimeters] (General Arrangement Drawing) |
Weight | 5.0 pounds [2.26 kilograms] |