Pepperl+Fuchs
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Nov 18, 2009 With Series F99 Sensors, users can configure and monitor incline or tilt angle of machine elements or equipment platforms in single or dual axis applications, from 0-360° with accuracy of ±0.5°, via CANopen interface. Units feature metal mounting brackets, outdoor IP68/69k rating, and either 4-20 mA or 0-5 Vdc analog outputs. Operating from -40 to 85°C, sensors have power supply range from 10-30 Vdc and 2 adjustable switching outputs.

Sherborne Sensors Limited
Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
Jul 15, 2009 Measuring only 1.6 in. high and less than 1.46 in. dia, T435 series single axis, high-precision, closed loop gravity referenced servo inclinometer is suited for space premium applications. Sensors can be stacked for simultaneous X and Y measurement of tilt angles. Capable of withstanding 1,500 g shock event, self-contained unit can connect to dc power source and readout or control device for complete operating system. Models are available in ranges from ±3° to ±90°.

Shockwatch
Dallas, TX 75247
Jun 18, 2009 Delivering immediate accountability to shippers and handlers of goods, TiltWatch® XTR detects and records when unacceptable tilt has occurred. This allows manufacturers to ship fragile, sensitive, and calibrated devices with increased confidence that their products will arrive safely. Design alerts handlers that special care is required for certain shipments and eliminates false activations from random vibration during shipping/handling.

Axiomatic Technologies Corp.
Mississauga, ON L4Z1Z8  Canada
Jun 17, 2009 Packaged for IP67 rating with M12x1 connectors, Model AX060200 features CANbus, RS-232, and analog output ports for multiple functionality. Inclinometer is designed to measure inclination angles in 2 orthogonal sensing directions X and Y in range up to ±90º. If vertically installed, it can measure inclination angle in one sensing direction in ±180º range. Angles are measured by 2-axis MEMS sensor, which senses acceleration caused by gravity force.

Pepperl+Fuchs
Twinsburg, OH 44087
May 28, 2009 Available with pushbutton configuration, inclination sensors are designed to detect and measure incline or tilt angle of machine elements or equipment platforms in single or dual axis applications, from 0° to 360° with accuracy of ±0.5°. They come with metal mounting brackets, outdoor IP68/69k rating and 4-20 mA or 0-5 Vdc analog outputs. Other features included are power supply range between 10-30 Vdc, 2 adjustable switching outputs and operating temperature ranging from -25°C to 85°C.

Fredericks Company, The
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6232
Apr 21, 2009 Capable of driving one or two electrolytic tilt sensors, 0729-1751, 1752, 1753 Series of tilt sensor signal conditioner boards can be integrated into variety of OEM equipment/systems in production applications. They feature built-in temperature sensor, and can be configured for single axis, dual axis (x and y in same sensor), or 2 single axis modes (x and y with 2 separate sensors). Devices are also available with 3 SPI, RS-232 and Analog/PWM outputs.

Fredericks Company, The
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6232
Apr 06, 2009 TrueTILT Dual Axis Wide Angle Electrolytic Tilt Sensors feature all metal construction that provides durability and is manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances. Part #0717-4318-99 offers +60° angle and +25° linear ranges, while Part #0717-4319-99 offers +50° angle and +20° linear ranges. Sensors are designed for commercial applications that require high production quantities and high accuracy.

Multiwave Sensors Inc.
Mississauga, ON L4W5A1
Feb 16, 2009 Integrating 4 sensing solutions in one package, Azimuth Pointing System (APS) suits any application requiring precise location, position, or orientation measurement. It can be used to measure true north azimuth with GPS-based compass, elevation angle with integrated tilt sensor, location with on-board GPS, and distance with optional TruPulse laser rangefinder. Product is not affected by surrounding metal structures and does not require calibration/declination.

Turck USA
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Nov 26, 2008 Featuring compact rectangular housings that can be mounted at ±10, ±45, ±60, and ±85° angles, Dual Axis MEMS Inclinometer Sensor measures angular tilt in reference to gravity. It incorporates micro-electro-mechanical capacitive element, and IP67 rated unit provides 2 analog outputs of 0.1-4.9 Vdc or 2 current outputs of 4-20 mA, and operates in -30 to 70°C temperatures.

Spectron Glass & Electronics, Inc.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Jun 25, 2008 Equipped with 5 discreet 1.0 A open drain outputs, TADII combines solid state/digital technology with SP5000 Dual Axis Electrolytic Tilt Sensor. It provides independent/bilateral trigger and hysteresis angle settings for X and Y axis, and cumulative threshold limit indication. Trigger delay interval setting helps prevent false triggering under dynamic conditions. Factory calibrated to user requirements, detector is available with calibration board, which lets user perform field adjustments.

SignalQuest, Inc
Lebanon, NH 03766
Jun 19, 2008 Supplied in package that will fit on standard 2-pad SMT landing, SQ-MIN-830P low-profile, micro-mechanical sensor makes extended battery life and movement-based functionality accessible for small device applications. It features zero power design and is suited for size-constrained devices such as Bluetooth ear pieces, wrist watches, and hearing aids.

Analog Devices, Inc.
Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Nov 26, 2007 Offered in 9.2 x 9.2 x 3.9 mm laminate-based LGA package, ADIS16209 programmable MEMS inclinometer provides fully compensated direct angle output. It measures dual-axis tilt with less than 0.1° linear inclination error across ±30° range when mounted horizontally and also supports vertically mounted single-axis implementation over 360° range. Along with SPI port, features include 12-bit auxiliary ADC input and DAC output, digital self-test, and configurable condition monitoring.

Spectron Glass & Electronics, Inc.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Jun 05, 2007 Combining ceramic materials and glass bonding techniques, hermetically sealed SH50050 Series is available in 5 angular sensing ranges from ±0.5 to ±60°. Precisely shaped, 96% alumina body provides uniform thermal stability and external reference surface for mounting. Conductivity and viscosity of electrolyte can be formulated to provide desired performance for static and dynamic applications. Operating from -54 to +125°C, sensors are suited for aerospace and industrial applications.

NKK Switches
Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3420
May 15, 2007 With cylindrical shape, Model DSA01 measures 29.3 mm in length with 11.5 mm dia and features 0.1 A at 12 Vdc resistive load, -10 to +70°C operating temperature range, and is rated to withstand 90% humidity for 96 hr at 40°C. Switch has operating range of 10-170° on angle and 190-350° off angle, that allows 500 ms settling time between states. Mercury-free switch has sealed body and is made of PBT material.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.
Hampton, VA 23666
Sep 12, 2006 Available in ±5, ±15, and ±30° measurement ranges with resolution of 0.001°, D Series is housed in IP67 rated rugged aluminum package. Sensors are supplied with digital RS232C output and one additional output choice including analog voltage, analog current, PWM, or switch. CE-approved tilt sensor is shock and vibration resistant and can be used in mobile and stationary cranes, lifting platforms, boom and scissor lifts, road grading, and satellite antenna, and mobile weighing systems.

CSI Wireless/Hemisphere GPS
Calgary T2G 3C4  Canada
Dec 30, 2005 Crescent Vector OEM Module offers complete GPS compass and positioning system suited for marine, agriculture, and machine control. Crescent technology enables module to simultaneously employ multiple front-ends, enabling tight coupling of measurements from separate antennae for use with heading-based products. Integrating single-axis gyro and tilt sensor, module features heading accuracy from 0.1° at 2.0 m antenna separation to 0.25° at 5 m antenna separation.

Saelig Co., Inc.
Pittsford, NY 14534
Dec 27, 2005 USB-powered DLP-TILT functions as tilt sensor, vibration analyzer, ac signal analyzer, and as 2-button mouse or movement-sensitive pointing device alternative. When used as tilt sensor, it measures tilt up to ±60° from center in X- and Y-axes. Using on-board 2 g accelerometer, unit analyzes frequencies up to 3,000 Hz. Voltage data from 7 analog channels can be sampled at rates from 100-6,000 samples/sec, enabling ac analysis of signals up to 3 kHz.

Xsens Sports Technologies B.V.
  Netherlands
Sep 01, 2005 Equipped with solid-state inertial sensors and earth-magnetic field sensors, MTi Inertial Measurement Unit provides drift-free, gyro-enhanced Attitude and Heading output with 0.5° accuracy. Internal, low-power DSP also calculates 3D acceleration, 3D rate-of-turn and 3D magnetic field data. Interfaced to control systems, product offers RS232, RS422, and USB digital output options as well as analog voltage output of roll, pitch, and heading angles.

NKK Switches
Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3420
Jun 30, 2005 DS series combination tilt/sensor switch is through-hole, PCB mounted device that ensures reliability with use of photo interrupter contacts rather than traditional contacts. Switch measures 9 mm in height, length, and width, making it suited for high-density mounting. It is triggered when tilted beyond 30° in any direction and sealed construction protects switch from environmental elements.

Microstrain, Inc.
Burlington, VT 05402
Jun 29, 2005 Inertia-Linkâ„¢ wireless inertial sensor suite is comprised of 3 orthogonal rate gyroscopes, 3 orthogonal accelerometers, microprocessor, data logger, and RF transceiver. Sensor provides digital data output rates and supports variety of communications options including wireless IEEE802.15.4, USB, RS-232/485, and CAN bus. Compensated for coning and sculling errors, Inertia-Link enables machines and robot to sense their own angular position and estimate transient linear displacements.