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Spectron shares in success as Huygens probe makes triumphant landing on Titan!


Tilt compensation in electronic systems


Tilt Sensor provides accurate elevation angle measurement in Satellite Antenna Systems


Tilt Sensor and Inclinometer Primer, September 2004

Satellite Receivers are Inclined to use Tilt Sensors - Machine Design Mag., Oct 2004


Sensor Magazine - Sept. 2005 - Electronic Gimbaling: Electrolytic tilt sensors improve the performance of digital compasses

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Inclinometers

Spectron Electronic Inclinometers are fully signal conditioned and calibrated Tilt Sensors. Available in both single and dual axis versions, various input and output configurations, and in packaged or 'open architecture' form, these versatile inclinometers provide a solution for virtually any application!

Glossary of Engineering Terms


SPECTROTILT™ - Single Axis Electronic Inclinometers - +/-60 degree range
Models
  • Ratiometric model (unipolar DC input/output)
  • Analog model (bipolar DC input/output)
  • RS232 - 10 bit model (unregulated DC input, digital output, +/-0.5 degree accuracy)
  • RS232 - 12 bit model (unregulated DC input, digital output, +/-0.3 degree accuracy)
  • 4-20mA model (DC input, current output, 0.02 degree repeatability)
  • Application Notes
    RS232 Communication Protocol
  • 10 bit
  • 12 bit

  • SPECTROTILT™ Dyna - Single Axis Electronic Inclinometers - +/-80 degree range

    Models
  • Dyna model (analog, digital, 4-20mA outputs)


  • Application Notes
  • Communication Protocol

  • SPECTROTILT™ II - Dual Axis Electronic Inclinometers

    Models
  • SSY009XX Series Uni-polar and bi-polar inputs and outputs, +/-20 to +/-45 degree full range, ABS plastic housing option available

  • MICRO-50 Unregulated DC input, RS232 output, +/-10, +/-45, and +/-60 degree standard ranges

  • Tilt Monitor NEMA IV enclosure, input/output options including RS232 and 4-20ma, single and dual axis versions available. Consult factory.

  • TAD II - Threshold Angle Detector - +/- 0.2 to +/- 40 degree range (sensor dependant)


    Models
  • TAD II - Dual axis inclinometer that functions as an electronic switch.
    • Unregulated DC input
    • Open drain/switching outputs
    • ABS plastic housing option available
  • Application Notes
  • Operating and Calibration Instructions
  • Calibration Board Connection Diagram
  • * Specifications are subject to change without notice!
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