Sensors & Instrumentation - Tilt & Inclination - MEMS Inclinometers
Silicon micro-machined sensors, signal processed and ready for incorporation into measuring equipment. This diverse family of device measures tilt, inclination, pitch and roll.
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Sherborne T700 series ±30°, 60°, 90°
Sherborne T700 MEMS Single and Dual Axis Inclinometer
The Sherborne Sensors T700 range of Solid State Inclinometers measure inclination proportional to sine of angle in one axis or two axes mutually at right angles.
Designed for operation from an unregulated DC power source, the T700 series are packaged in a robust aluminum alloy housing with an integral shielded cable connection; the shield is connected to the sensor case. The cable may be supplied with wire or optional connector.
The inclinometer utilizes advanced MEMS technology and has mechanical stops conferring excellent shock resistance.
Sherborne T700-0100 Ultra-High Accuracy, Thermally Optimized, MEMS Single and Dual Axis Inclinometer
Sherborne T700-0101 Series is derived from the Sherborne Sensors’ T700 range of Solid State Inclinometers measuring inclination proportional to sine of angle in one axis or two axes mutually at right angles.
The T710-0101 and T720-0101 inclinometers incorporate a temperature sensor by reference to which the inclinometer output may be individually characterized and subsequently corrected over its operational temperature range. A data sheet containing
the characteristic output equation is supplied with each sensor enabling errors due to zero offset, sensitivity error, linearity, thermal zero shift and thermal sensitivity shift to be minimized. By entering the supplied equation coefficients into the host operating software, cost effective
high accuracy angle sensing may be achieved.
Designed for operation from an unregulated DC power source, the T700 is packaged in a robust aluminum alloy housing with an integral shielded cable connection; the shield is connected to the sensor case. The cable
may, as an option, be fitted with an electrical connector.
The inclinometer utilizes advanced MEMS technology and has mechanical stops conferring excellent shock resistance.
The characteristic error correction equation supplied with each inclinometer for each axis takes the following format:
Angle (°) = K1F 3 + K2F 2 + K3F + K4
where:
F = Function of axis output voltage and temperature
K1 = 3rd order output coefficient
K2 = 2nd order output coefficient
K3 = 1st order output coefficient
K4 = Output constant |
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ZC Sensor Tilt Switch
Fully programmable 2 axis tilt switch for industrial applications
A 2 axis tilt switch with a measuring range of ±45° for each axis.
The device is user programmable via an RS232 interface, using a set of emailed software and a command set printed on the data sheet.
The unit is housed in a waterproof aluminium box equipped with 4 mounting feet.
Application ideas
- Chain block hoist
- aerial platforms, vehicle hoists
- floating platforms
- Fruit picking platforms
- Security and weighing platforms
Technical details
- Operating Voltage range: 9 to 24Vdc
- Quiescent Current: ≤50mA
- Maximum measuring range: ±45°
- Resolution: 0.1°
- Repeatability: ≤0.3° @25°C
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Crossbow CXTA02
The CXTA02 is a dual-axis tilt sensors with an easy-to-use fully signal conditioned 0-5V analog output. Angle measurements can be made up to 75 Degrees in tilt range. The zero-angle voltage and sensitivity are stable over the lifetime of the device. The sensor works with unregulated power supply inputs of 6 to 30 VDC and is available in plastic housing. |
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Crossbow CXTILT02E / 02EC
High-Accuracy , Digital Series, CXTILT02E & CXTILT02EC
* Digital Roll and Pitch Output
* RS-232 Interface
* Programmable Resolution and Settling Time
Applications
* Platform Leveling
* Precision Tilt Measurements
* Geo-mechanical Leveling
* Lab Instrumentation
The CXTILT02E inclinometer offers outstanding resolution, dynamic response and accuracy. The CXTILT02E measures the tilt angle of an object with respect to the horizontal in a static environment. To measure tilt, also called roll and pitch, the sensor makes use of two micro-machined accelerometers, one oriented along the X-axis and one along the Y-axis. The CXTILT02EC provides superior performance in more demanding measurement applications, where high accuracy must be maintained over a wide temperature range of -40 to +85°C. The CXTILT02EC employs Crossbow’s Softsensor® calibration and an on board temperature sensor to internally compensate for temperature-induced drift. |
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Crossbow digital 2-axis inclinometer for ±75°, with internal A/D conversion, user programmable resolution and settling time, temperature compensation and RS232 interface. Provided with development and test software |
Meas Spec DOG 1 & 2 Axis Analogue
Description: 1 Axis
The single axis inclinometer is mainly developed for vehicle and tool position monitoring. A fast response time and good accuracy makes this device the ideal choice for mobile leveling applications. It features digital signal processing including temperature compensation. The integrated filter improves performance and allows a use of the sensor in many noisy environments (e.g. vibrations).
Typical Applications:
- Platform leveling
- Truck and off-road vehicle cabin or tool leveling
- Crane boom leveling
- Tilt alarm, e.g. digger
- Antenna leveling
- Inclination dependent engine control
Features:
- 8-30V supply voltage (5V on request)
- ±180° single axis
- Digital signal processing includes
- filter (e.g. vibration damping)
- temperature compensation
- 12 bit resolution
- High refresh rate
- -40°C to +85°C temperature range
- Accuracy typically better than
- 0.2° at +25°C
- 0.6° (-40°C to +85°C)
Description: 2 Axis
The Dual Axis Inclinometer is mainly developed with focus on platform leveling, dynamic engine management, tip-over protection and tilt alarm. A fast response time and good accuracy makes this device the ideal choice for mobile leveling applications. It features digital signal processing including temperature compensation. The integrated filter improves performance and allows to use the sensor in many noisy environments (e.g. vibrations).
Typical Applications:
- Platform leveling
- Truck and off-road vehicle cabin or tool leveling
- Crane boom leveling
- Tilt alarm, e.g. digger
- Antenna leveling
- Inclination dependent engine control
- Solar panel elevation control
Features
- 8-30V supply voltage (5V on request)
- Digital signal processing includes
- filter (e.g. vibration damping)
- temperature compensation
- 12 bit resolution
- up to 100Hz refresh rate
- -40°C to +85°C temperature range
- Accuracy typically
- 0.5° (-40°C to +85°C)
- 0.15° at +25°C
Order Codes and Descriptions
Single Axis
- G-NSDOG1-006 180 DOG1 Single axis, range +/- 180°, Vcc +8 …30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V
Dual Axis
- G-NSDOG2-001 25 DOG2 Dual axis, range ±25°, Vcc +8 …30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V
- G-NSDOG2-002 45 DOG2 Dual axis, range ±45°, Vcc +8 …30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V
- G-NSDOG2-003 90 DOG2 Dual axis, range ±90°, Vcc +8… 30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V
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| 1. | G-NSDOG1-006 ... [more details]
Measurement Specialties DOG1 series single axis, range ±180°, Vcc +8 …30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V | | 2. | G-NSDOG2-001 ... [more details]
Measurement Specialties DOG2 series dual axis, range ±25°, Vcc +8 …30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V | | 3. | G-NSDOG2-002 ... [more details]
Measurement Specialties DOG2 series dual axis, range ±45°, Vcc +8 …30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V | | 4. | G-NSDOG2-003 ... [more details]
Measurement Specialties DOG2 series dual axis, range ±90°, Vcc +8… 30VDC, output voltage +0.5…+4.5V |
Meas Spec DOG 1 & 2 axis Digital (USB)
Description 1 Axis:
The Single Axis Inclinometer is well suited for test and measurement purposes as well as for vehicle and off road applications. A fast response time, good accuracy and high resolution are its key features. It uses a digital signal processing including temperature compensation to optimize performance. The user configurable filter allows to find a good compromise between response time and a stable output in noisy environments, e.g. if vibrations are an issue. Easy to use software for Microsoft Windows is included. On the other hand, the sensor can be accessed using a virtual COM port for easy integration.
Features:
- USB powered
- User defined main and secondary axis
- ±180° single axis
- Digital signal processing includes
- filtering
- temperature compensation
- 12 bit resolution
- High refresh rate
- -40°C to +85°C temperature range
- Typical accuracy
- 0.2° at +25°C
- 0.6° (-40°C to +85°C)
Applications:
- Platform leveling
- Tilt alarm
- Tilt monitoring
Description 2 Axis:
The dual axis MEMS inclinometer has a measurement range of ±90° inclination in both x and y axis. The rugged transducer design capable of functioning during and after severe shock loads and vibrations. This unit with USB interface is absolute plug & play functional and ideal for quick test and measurement jobs.
Features:
- USB powered
- Digital signal processing includes
- filtering
- temperature compensation
- 12 bit resolution
- High refresh rate
- -40°C to +85°C temperature range
- Typical accuracy
- 0.15° at +25°C
- 0.5° (-40°C to +85°C)
Applications:
- Platform leveling
- Tilt alarm
- Tilt monitoring
Ordering Codes:
1 Axis
- G-NSDOG1-022 NS-180/DOG1-BXZ-I-STD MS Single axis inclinometer, ±180°, USB device incl. Software for MS Windows XP or above.
2 Axis
- G-NSDOG2-021 90 DOG2 MS Dual axis inclinometer, ±90°, USB device incl. Software for MS Windows XP or above.
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SIKO IK360 & IK360L, 1 & 2 axis
Introduction to SIKO IK360 series:
The IK360 resolves to 0.1°
The IK360L resolves to 0.5° (at a lower cost price)
The single axis inclinometer IK360 & IK360L, with a measurement range of 0° ~ 360°, has now been joined with the two axis version (± 0° ~ 80°).
Both models show a high system accuracy of ± 0.1° (±0.5°) and a high resolution of 0.01°.
An IP69K- protection against splash water and IP68 – protection against permanent (water) immersion provides the weather tightness needed for outdoor applications.
Functionality:
The IK360 inclinometer consists of two acceleration sensor elements. The acceleration of the X and the Y axes are gravity referenced and displayed as angular value ± 80° in the two axis version). In the one axis version an internal calculation of these two values via an arc-tangent function results in one value, from 0…360°.
User benefits:
The IK360 offers different interfaces (RS232+I, RS232+U) and CANopen. The CANopen interface of the IK360 is bus-compatible for up to 128 node network.
The sensor is easy to mount via a three point assembling and may the zero point (one-axes version) or the measurement direction is programmable on-site via a teach-in function.
Quality features at a glance:
- Measurement range:
- 1-axes: 0° ~ 360°
- 2-axes ±0° ~ 80°
- System accuracy: ±0.1°
- resolution: 0.01°
- fast response time: < 10 ms (without filter)
- interfaces: RS232 + I (4-20 ma) / RS232+ U (0…10 Volt / CanOpen
- Bus-compatible via CanOpen-interface
- Operating temperature: -40°C…+85°C
- Temperature compensation (-10°C…+40°C) – extended temperature compensation up to +85°C (in process)
- Simple three-point installation
- Teach-In-function for the definition of the measurement range, setting of the zero point or the measurement direction on –site possible (without a laptop)
- Additional programmable via RS232 interface
- IP69k
- Option: Order together with connector and cable.
Models in production
IK360-1-CAN SIKO IK360 series 1 axis inclinometer for 0° ~ 360°, CANopen output
IK360-2-CAN SIKO IK360 series 2 axis inclinometer for ±0° ~ 80°, CANopen output
IK360-1-RS232-I SIKO IK360 series 1 axis inclinometer for 0° ~ 360°, RS-232 current output
IK360-2-RS232-I SIKO IK360 series 2 axis inclinometer for ±0° ~ 80°, RS-232 current output
IK360-1-RS232-U-10 SIKO IK360 series 1 axis inclinometer for 0° ~ 360°, RS-232 voltage output
IK360-2-RS232-U-10 SIKO IK360 series 2 axis inclinometer for ±0° ~ 80°, RS-232 voltage output
Fixed price 1~3, 4~9,pcs, Volume discounts 10, 50, 100 pcs
Lead time 3~4 weeks. |
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Posital single & dual axis
Posital's MEMS inclinometers are manufactured in 4 different housings and service 3 different markets.
The markets are:
1) Static inclinometers measuring gravitation tilt on platforms etc that are not subject to rotational forces.
2) Dynamic inclinometers that incorporate a gyroscope that is used to offset rotational acceleration and provide more accurate inclination on farm, forestry and construction machine subject to irregular movements.
3) Carefully designed and constructed inclinometers with ATEX specifications required by oil, gas, mining and chemical industries.
In addition a roll and tilt unit is available.
The attached PDF file includes details of these features and information on cables and associated panel meters. |
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