Digital output inclinometer

Digital output inclinometer

Digital output inclinometer

Keywords Inclinometer, Position measurement

This high accuracy 360° digital output inclinometer ­ a rugged, non-contact measuring transducer, developed for electronic levelling ­ utilises a fluid-filled, variable capacitance angle sensor in conjunction with a microprocessor, offering angular measurement with both enhanced resolution and (0.05°) accuracy (see Plate 6).

A compact low-cost device, the ISU has two digital outputs via an RS-232 port and pulse width modulation (PWM) formats, in addition to 4-bit addressing.

Plate 6 The compact, low-cost device can be used in a diverse range of applications

The device, available from EuroSensor, can be used in a diverse range of applications covering:

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  wheel alignment;

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  medical "range-of-motion"

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  antenna elevation;

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  police work;

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  hospital beds;

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  construction equipment;

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  machine tools; and

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  formula one.

For further information contact either Henry Schuster, managing director, or Suzanne Lee, sales department, EuroSensor, 20/24 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Tel: +44 (0)171 405 6060; Fax: +44 (0)171 405 2040.