• Company

• Technology

• Functionalities

• Comparison

• Applications

- Activity since 2007, under the RYB group ($80M utility pipe provider company)

- Incorporated in 2014, after Spin-off

- 2014 Sales: $1,8 M

- 14 employees

- Worldwide Sales activities

- Ongoing R&D projects

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

Focused Strategic Partnership to accelerate the development and the commercialisation of this new technology

CEA-Leti, a Grenoble, France-based research institute for electronics and information technologies (employs 1.700 scientists and engineers )

Focus on applied research in microelectronics and nanotechnology Engaged with numerous cooperative research initiatives, including: IBM, Nokia, …

RYB, a France-based group, specialized in designing and manufacturing polyethylene pipes and solutions for Public Works, Water and Environment sectors

ELIOT Innovative Solutions is an independent company dedicated to researching and commercialising innovative technological solutions for the public works market (water, gas & electricity networks, telecom, etc.)

Regulatory aspects

Strengthening of legal regulationsfor enhanced safety on job sites

France: NF S70-003 Norm

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Network owners

Installers / Constructors

Network operators

All parties are concerned

Accuracy classes– NEW NETWORKS

REGULATIONS FOR NETWORK MAPPING

A L L N E W N E T W O R K S - A L L A P P L I C A T I O N S

class A clearances15.7in (40cm) max (rigid materials)

19.7in (50 cm) max (flexible materials, e.g. PE)

Detection System - accuracylower than 10cm in xy and 11cm in z

M A N DATO RY

Norm : NF S70-003Works near utility networks

EVOLVING REGULATIONS

Part 1Prevention of damages and their consequences

(Mandatory)

Part 3 Network Georeferencing

Part 2 Detection Technology without excavation

TOO MANY DAMAGES EVERY DAY

- Approximate documentation- Non updated plans- Misunderstanding of the

networks

- Different types of soils- Different materials- Cumbersome access- Busy underground- Electro-magnetic interferences

- Lack of competency- Lengthy and expensive

trainings- Poor Know-how capitalization

Current TechnologiesGround Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Data Acquisition Protocol•Transmission/reception of electromagnetic waves•Analysis of radar signal by embedded computer

Soil Types•Suitable for almost all soil types EXCEPT water saturated soils, water tables, clay •REQUIRES antenna calibration depending on soil type (effect on wave propagation speed)

Identification•No

Application•Limited to larger mains (difficulties with small diameters) •Not suitable for areas with too many networks•Requires skilled operator ( risk of misinterpretation of signal)

CURRENT TECHNOLOGIESElectromagnetic

Data Acquisition Protocol•Creation of a magnetic field with a maximum level located on a single point on the surface

Soil Types•Suitable for almost all soil types, BUT is severely disturbed by nearby electrical networks and magnetic fields

Identification•No

Application•For all types of networks, but specific aids required for plastic pipes (either tracer wire or insertion of a probe in the pipe, causing service interruption)

Comparison of detection techniques (cont’d)

GPRSoil typeSuitable for almost all soil types *

* EXCEPT water saturated soils, water tables, clay

* REQUIRES antenna calibration depending on soil type (effect on wave propagation speed)

IdentificationNo

ApplicationLimited to larger mains (difficulties with small diameters) Not suitable for areas with too many networksRequires skilled operator ( risk of misinterpretation of signal)

ElectromagneticSoil typeSuitable for almost all soil types *

* BUT is severely disturbed by nearby electrical networks and magnetic fields

IdentificationNo

ApplicationFor all types of networks, but specific aids required for plastic pipes (either tracer wire or insertion of a probe in the pipe, causing service interruption)

RFIDSoil typeSuitable for all soil types

IdentificationYes

ApplicationAll piping materials and diameters and all buried elements (valves, clamp saddles, piping mains & branches, …)

OUR SOLUTION:

RFID Based Detection

Reliable / easy-to-use / intuitive localisation and identification system

for underground piping networks

RFID: RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION

Chip

Antenna

- Proven Performance Technology

- Low Cost due to exponential markets

- ISO standard compliant

- Different frequencies based on the needs and the usage

- Passive or active system

- Application examples include Motorway tolls, Biometric Passports, Ski-passes…

THE RFID BY

- 13,56MHz Frequency for Data exchange

- ISO 15693 Standard compliant

- NFC Compatible

- Passive System

- Designed adapted for an installation on tubes or cables

- Manage data storage and modification up to 1,5m (5 feet) depth

A technology patented in 25 countries

Functionalities

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Sewage Telecom

Energy Industry

Geothermal Rain water

District heating

One single frequency used for the detection of all network types

MARKERS

- A complete network type coverage

- Multi-material solution ( cast iron, polyethylene, steel…)

- New and existing utility network oriented usage

- Identification of network singularities (pipes, bands, clamp saddles, repair clamps, valves,…)

MARKERS

- Easy attachment by glue

- Can be placed on pipes of Ø20 mm external diameter up to plane surfaces out of the box

- Waterproof (IP67)

- Lifetime greater than 60 years

Multi type information

Unique chip ID Number

Network type

Integration type

Free text note fields – 90 characters per note

Lock mechanisms for each fields

HOW TO WRITE IN A TAG?

1/ With the Detector

• Up to 1m50 (5 feet) depth

• Can be password protected

• Optional external keyboard via Bluetooth connection

GUI Keyboard

Password creation

HOW TO WRITE IN A TAG?

• Operational by contact with the Marker before install on the network

• Android App working on NFC compatible smartphones

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MARKERS PLACEMENTS

On bends

Along the line

To locate the connections

DETECTOR UNIT

- Up to 1,50m (5 feet) depth read/write capabilities

- Protection rating IP54 for the detector, IP67 for the antenna

- Color display screen

- Bluetooth connection for differential GPS and/or keyboard

- CE Certification (European Norm) as well as UL/FCC (North America)

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Above ground detector

ELIOT RFID Marker

Works with any soil types

- 100% RFID System

- Detection via direct on-screen reading of information written in the marker

Identification

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ATTENTION – POWER CABLE 40CM EAST

Accurate identification

Simultaneous display of all nearby networks

Read & Write information on the tag2x 90 charactersPassword protected

DETECTOR UNIT– GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE

Simultaneous display of all types of detected

networks

GPS coordinates storage in the detector database

Read & Write information on the tag, 2x 90 charactersPassword protected

Gas pipe 30cm West

DETECTOR UNIT INTERFACING -

- Stores up to 3000 tags

- Database export via USB connectivity

- .csv export format for data processing ease with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Onboard database

Integration>

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

DETECTOR UNIT GIS Data Processing example

Compatible with all GIS

OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO:

Markers DetectorSmartphone Application

OUR REFERENCESEnd users

SOME REFERENCES: INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Several others under negotiation:

SOME REFERENCES: INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

INTERMAS WARNING MESH EQUIPPED ELIOT – MADE BY NORTENE TECHNOLOGIESGA ELIOT is a warning mesh according to the EN 12613 norm, equipped with the ELIOT localisation system allowing the detection and identification of buried networks.

Typical applications include:• Single long distance networks (low network density)• Networks that use small diameters pipes or cables.• Connections between public and private network

THEY TRUST IN OUR ADDED VALUEIndustrial partners

RYB, a European leader in piping systems and polyethylene networks, provides a product line equipped with ELIOT’s technology.

PEHD ELIOT Pipes:

- All possible applications from Ø63mm to 400mm

- Patented tag layout technology

- Pipe ID Card management (SDR, Diameter, material, batch N°,…)

- Ideal solution for new networks

THEY TRUST IN OUR ADDED VALUEIndustrial partners

And many more coming soon…

Fiberglass Pipe

PVC Pipe Composite manhole cover

Cast iron manhole cover

Thank Youfor Your Attention

www.eliot-solutions.com

Robert.swift@eliot-solutions.com