INCLINOMETERS

Accelerometer

The Crossbow CXTA01 accelerometer is a single and dual axis analog tilt sensor, which has a design based on a silicon micro-machined capacitive inclination sensor element.  The CXRA01 tilt sensor has a DC response to measure inclination relative to gravity.  The CXTA01 has a 5-pin connection (see Figure 5).  The pin numbers and functions can be seen in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Pin Connection Reference Table

Pin

Color

Function

1

Red

Power

2

Black

Ground

3

White

Pitch

4

Yellow

Roll

5

Green

Temperature

 

Figure 5: Pin Connection Diagram

DYNAM Program and Mechanical Pendulum

The DYNAM software was developed for calculating and displaying static and dynamic inclinations and profiles using Microsoft Windows.  The DYNAM software is part of the components of the digitized ZEROTRONIC family developed by WYLER AG, which offers higher accuracy.  The system is fully digitized and allows the transmission of signals over long distances without loss of accuracy.  All the sensors and instruments of the ZEROTRONIC family can be operated with the DYNAM software.

 

 The pendulum itself is a ZEROTRONIC sensor, whose measuring principle is based on the changing of the capacity of a capacitor and the pendulum.  The measured change in capacity is directly influenced by the change of the inclination of the pendulum.  The capacity change is the signal that is primarily used for the angle to be measured. 

Spectron Electrolytic

SIGNAL CONDITIONER                              SINGLE AXIS GLASS SENSOR & HOLDER

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MUPI-2 Standard SC

Supply Voltage bipolar

± 10 VDC to ± 16 VDC

Supply Current
Output Signal

20 mA max.
± 7.0 VDC max.

Pots for adjustment

Null, + Gain and - Gain

Connections

Soldering Pins

Dimension L/W/H

max. 51 x 39 x 20 mm

Advantages

Plus and Minus Gain

 

separately adjustable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CG series sensors are recommended for use in high vibration applications such as: Helicopters, Construction Equipment etc..

Tilt Ranges: +/- 4.0 to +/- 12 degrees

Holder: The 554 holder is applicable to single axis horizontal mounting of all CG sensors.

Wire Leads: Standard leads 10" long, 30awg, teflon insulated.

Operating Temp: -54°C to +125°C

Products:

CG10N-

Tilt Range (deg)

+/- 4°

Resolution (arc sec)

1.0

Null Repeat (deg)

0.002°

Linearity Half Scale

0.05°

TC vs Temp +20°C

200mS

NUll  Z (+/-20%)

9.6k ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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