A strategic tool for ensuring compliance with standards and keeping your construction sites safe

The installation of a cathodic protection system is a technically demanding process, governed by strict international standards such as EN ISO 12696 and NACE SP0290

To ensure compliance and secure the structure from the moment of installation, BlueSpine has developed a unique tool: the Q-Box, a portable, smart control unit specifically designed to support construction companies, inspection firms and project managers in the field.

🎯 What is the Q-Box used for? An all-in-one verification tool

The Q-Box is a multi-measurement unit designed for the verification of cathodic protection systems. It plays a key role during the commissioning and inspection phases, enabling users to:

• Measure the electrical continuity of the anode and cathode circuits; Simulate the operation of an anode zone with current injection prior to final connection;
• Assess the circuit resistance and identify any short circuits;
• Automatically perform standard potential measurements on steel, anodes, reference electrodes and depolarisation probes; Detect polarity reversals and check the wiring;
• Automatically generate a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) exportable in PDF or CSV format.
• Inline corrections

💡 Why is this control box a valuable asset for your projects?

✅ Immediate Time Savings

All measurements are consolidated into a single device with an intuitive touchscreen interface, reducing human error and enabling rapid deployment in the field.

✅ Guaranteed Compliance

The Q-Box automatically generates the documentation required for regulatory quality control, fully aligned with the requirements of both public and private asset owners.

✅ Immediate Validation of Zones Before Connection

Thanks to its ability to inject current directly into the structure, the Q-Box can simulate the operation of each anodic zone before final commissioning. This preliminary verification is essential for identifying continuity, wiring, or polarity issues and ensures that every zone is fully operational before being permanently connected to the controller. The result is fewer issues, less rework, and a perfectly calibrated system from the outset.

✅ Safety and Durability

• IP67-rated enclosure: waterproof, shock-resistant, and dustproof;
• Integrated belt clip for mobile field operations;
• 5-inch touchscreen, sealed connectors, and USB-C port for data export.

🏗 Who Is It Designed For?

👷‍♂️ Contractors | Increase productivity and reduce non-conformities from the installation stage.

📐 Engineering Consultants | Benefit from a reliable quality control system throughout every phase of the project.

🏛 Asset Owners | Receive a complete Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), providing proof of compliance and ensuring the long-term durability of the structure.

🧩 In summary

Feature	Benefit
All-in-one multi-measurement unit	Centralisation of inspection operations
Anodic zone simulation	Early detection of non-conformities
Automatic generation of the PAQ	Time savings and regulatory compliance
IP67 waterproofing and robustness	Suitable for construction site environments

📩 Fancy incorporating the Q-Box into your next project?

Contact the BlueSpine team today for a demonstration or a setup tailored to your projects.