Measures Overhead Hazards up to 20 Feet!
In-cab driver programmable read-out
Aerodynamic sealed sensor unit
High performance
Waterproof
Bright LED display
8 feet of coaxial cable
Toll free: 1-877-543-1087
sales@giraffeg4.com
Testimonials
WHAT THAY SAYUsing the GiraffeG4 gives me the extra bit of confidence - along with my high pole to protect the load, if I have contact on the pole and need to back up to remeasure the GiraffeG4 gives me a readout of the height so I can inform the driver of the height.
The GiraffeG4 is a great tool for the high pole car operator and for the driver with no pole car. This will give him the measurements as he is slowly going under a bridge that may be mismarked and he will be able to stop and back out and save the load from being damaged.
PS: I have fourteen years experience and I think GiraffeG4 will give you the edge to do a great job and to protect the load.
WD Pilot Car Bristol,IN
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I have to be under an obstacle to measure it or can I measure it from a distance?
A. Yes, you need to be under an obstacle to measure it.
Q. Why can’t it measure from a distance?
A. The technology for measuring the clearance between the ground and an obstacle (bridge), while traveling towards it at 30 mph is called triangulation. If that technology exists, it would be too expensive for day to day use.
Q. When will it help me?
A. It will help in those situations where there is an overhead obstacle (bridge, trestle, tree) and there is no sign. Or they’ve added 4 inches of asphalt and haven’t changed the sign. Or a tree limb at a campsite that will knock off the air conditioning unit on your RV.
Q. What is the GiraffeG4’s range?
A. It’s range is from 1ft 8 inches to 12 ft. It will measure those heights from wherever it is mounted.That is, if the sensor is mounted at 6ft. It will measure accurately from 7ft. 8 inches to 18 ft.
Q. Will the magnetic adapter affect the signal or the accuracy of the unit?
A. No, the sensor is Pizieroceramic and is not affected by magnets.
Q. I do Pilot Car and survey work, how fast can I be traveling and still get an accurate reading?
A. You can travel up to 30mph and get an accurate reading.
Q. When traveling down the highway I turn it on and I get different readings that jump around?
A. Over 30 mph there is a wind shear effect above the sensor unit that will give you different readings. The unit uses sound waves which bounce off the wind shear.
Q. I live in Canada, will it measure meters?
A. Yes, when you program the unit you have a choice of feet or meters.
Q. Will it work in all weather?
A. Yes , the sensor unit is waterproof, but if it sits in weather overnight it does need to be cleared of snow and ice .
Q. Is there a difference between the GiraffeG4 System for trucks and the one for RV’s?
A. No, the only difference is the packaging. The GiraffeG4 was originally designed for tractor trailers, but RV’s face some of the same overhead obstacle problems.