High Precision Inclinometer

Using traditional servo machinery and MEMS technology to support applications with very high accuracy and precision
Brands:Sherborne Categories:Motion Sensor
  • Multi-axis Configuration, Dynamic Filtering, and Automatic Compensation for Temperature Drift
  • Rugged Protective Housing, Wide Temperature Operating Range
  • Selectable Analog or Digital Bus Output
  • Measuring Range from ±1° to ±90°, with Accuracy up to 0.1 Arcseconds
  • Utilizing Traditional Servo Mechanics and MEMS Technology
  • Various Forms of Factors, Including Linkage Methods

Details

Gravity Sensing Servo Tilt Sensor

- Available ranges from ±1° to ±90°

- Resolution up to 0.1 arc second (0.00003°)

- High level DC output signal proportional to sine of the angle of tilt

- Electrical terminations via six-way connector (LSOC / T233) or solder pins

- Fully self-contained and able to connect to a DC power source and readout or control device, to form a complete tilt measurement system

- Environmentally sealed to IP65, stainless steel construction to IP67

- Continuous operation in temperatures from -18°C to +70°C

- Rugged construction with high reliability, withstands 1500g shock

- Optional mating connectors, power supplies and display indicators

- Custom design and manufacturing capabilities are available to meet customers specific application requirements

 

Digital Inclinometers

- Resolution 0.001°

- Total accuracy < 0.08° over -20°C to +70°C

- Mechanical shock 1,000g 0.5ms half sine

- Industry-standard RS485 output

- 19-bit analog to digital conversion

- 9 to 18 or 18 to 36 VDC unregulated supply options

- Closed loop servo inclinometer sensing element

- Dynamic filtering, allowing fast response with high vibration rejection

- Built-in temperature sensing and active compensation

- User-configurable output bandwidth

- Wide range of bus speeds supported

- Non-volatile configuration memory

 

Wireless Inclinometers

- Advanced MEMS inclinometer design for ultra-reliability and performance.

- Distortion free digital 2-way radio system for data integrity.

- Very low power consumption for long battery life.

- Globally License-Exempt 2.4 GHz radio.

- Option of handheld remote display or PC interface for data capture.

- Remote power Control on/off (sleep/wake).

- 100 meters range.

- Multi-channel operation.

 

MEMS Inclinometers

- Ranges ±30º, ±60º and ±90º

- Essentially zero temperature coefficient of damping ratio

- Filtered and unfiltered outputs simultaneously available

- Integral temperature compensation

- DC input – DC output

- Signal ground isolated from power ground