BEI Sensors Industrial Duty Inclinometers User Manual

INDUSTRIAL INCLINOMETER

ANALOG & RS232 INTERFACE

The industrial inclinometers are compact solutions for determining the inclination in both single and dual
axes with remarkable precision and at a lower expense. The molded housing provides the mechanical
stability and the fully encapsulated sensor has a high environmental protection making it ideal for
measuring tilt / slope in industrial environments.

Main Features

− Dual Axis Measurement Range ±80°

− Single Axis Measurement Range 360°

− High Resolution: 0.01°

− High Accuracy: 0.1°

− Rugged Glass Fiber Reinforced PBT Housing

− Active Linearization

− Temperature Compensation

− Digital Interface: RS232, Code ASCII

− Analog Interface: Voltage, Current

− Highest Protection Class: IP69K, IP68, IP67

Electrical Features

− Highly Integrated Circuit in SMD-Technology

− Polarity Inversion Protection

− Over-Voltage-Peak Protection

Programmable Parameters

− Preset

− Baud Rate

− Software Filters

− Resolution

− Analog Teach-In

Applications

− Measurement of Inclinations and Rotational
Movements

− Cranes and Construction Machines

− Robotic Arms & Positioning Systems

− Mobile Platforms

− Marine & Offshore Machinery

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Analog Industrial Data Sheet

Version: 20130503

INDUSTRIAL INCLINOMETER

ANALOG & RS232 INTERFACE

Model

INC -080

INC -360

Measurement Range

± 80°

360°

Number of Axes

2

1

Analog Interface

Voltage

0.5 to 4.5 V, 0° = 2.5 V
Load ≥ 10 KΩ with 12 V DC

0.5 to 4.5 V, 0° = 0.5 V
Load ≥ 10 KΩ with 12 V DC

Current

4 mA to 20 mA , 0° = 12 mA

Load ≤ 270 Ω

1

4 mA to 20 mA , 0° = 4 mA

Load ≤ 270 Ω

1

Digital Interface

RS232 (ASCII Format)

Baud Rate

Max. 115200 Baud (Programmable)

Resolution

0.01°

Accuracy (T = -10 °C to +40 °C)2

0.1°

Sensor Response Time

10 ms (Without Filter)

Recommended Measurement
Rate

Up to 10 Hz
Supply Voltage3

10 to 30 V DC (Absolute Maximum Ratings)

Power Consumption

≤ 0.7 W

EMC
Emitted Interference: EN 61000-6-4

Noise Immunity: EN 61000-6-2

Connection

Connector Output, 8 Pin M12 male (A-coded)

Housing Material

Glass Fiber Reinforced PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)

Potting Material

PUR (Polyurethane)

Shock (EN 60068-2-27)2

 100 g (half sine, 6 ms)

Vibration (EN 60068-2-6)2

1.5mm (10 to 58 Hz) &  20 g (58 to 2000 Hz)

Weight

75 gm / 3 oz

1

Technical Data

Electrical Data

Mechanical Data

RL < 500Ω with 15 V DC

2

Further data available on request

3

Inclinometers should be connected only to subsequent electronics whose power supplies comply with

EN 50178 (Protective Low Voltage)

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Analog Industrial Data Sheet

Version: 20130503

INDUSTRIAL INCLINOMETER

ANALOG & RS232 INTERFACE

Operating Temperature

-40 °C to +85 °C / -40 °F to 185 °F

Humidity

98 % Relative Humidity, Non-Condensing

Protection Class (EN 60529)

IP 69K (With Appropriate Counter Connector), IP68, IP67

Failure Rate [FIT]

759

MTBF [Hours]

1,317,822

MTBF [Years]

150

Operational Mode

Continuous Mode

Resolution

0.01°

Output Transmission Rate

100 ms

Baud Rate

9600 Baud

Moving Average Filter

64

Angle Offset

0

Environmental Conditions

MTBF Data

The data mentioned above were calculated for inclinometer electronics under the following conditions:

− SNA: Non-mobile operation

− Tu: 40°C - Mean component of ambient temperature

− Zf: Continuous operation for 8760 h per year

Default Factory Settings