FRABA Inc.    Hamilton, NJ 08609-2020
Oct 28, 2011 Available in single-axis (360°) or 2-axis (±80°) models, ACCELENS (ACS) temperature compensated inclinometers offer ±0.01° max resolution and multiple interfaces. Fiber-reinforced PBT plastic housing and fully encapsulated electronic components suit industrial environments, while die-cast aluminum housing with reinforced connection points is designed for off-road or harsh environment conditions. Both housing versions are rated to IP69K protection.

ASM Sensors, Inc.    Elmhurst, IL 60126
Feb 23, 2011 Operating with MEMS technology, POSITILT® PTAM5 comes in single- and dual-axis versions with respective measurement ranges of ±180° and ±60°. Both are available for smaller measurement ranges in ±15° increments and offer resolution of 0.05° with linearity of ±0.5°. Stainless steel housing, rated to IP67/69K as standard or IP68 optionally, withstands outdoor use in harsh environments. Tilt sensor is available with 4-20 mA and 10 V analog outputs as well as CANOpen and CAN SAE J1939.

Posital America    Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Feb 15, 2011 ACCELENS inclinometers are available with DeviceNet(TM) electronic interface, facilitating connection of devices to embedded control units (ECUs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Other available interfaces include analog (voltage or current), serial (SSI), and CANopen. Offered in single-axis (360°) and 2-axis (±80°) models, devices have molded polyurethane enclosures rated to IP68 and internal components that can withstand shock loads up to 100 g and vibrations to 20 g.

Meggitt Sensing Systems (Endevco Corp.)    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Nov 29, 2010 Sensorex SX41100 inclinometers enable high-precision angular measurements within extreme testing environments. They provide output signal proportional to angle being measured over range of ±1° to ±70° and operate from 9-30 V unipolar power supply. Featuring IP65 environmental sealing, units include inertial mechanism immersed in oil for high shock and vibration resistance. Analog versions and digital models that allow direct communication with PC are available.

Fredericks Company, The    Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6232
Nov 15, 2010 Designed to interface with all types of instrumentation and equipment, Dual Axis Inclinometer provides 0-5 V analog outputs for PWM and temperature. Unit offers angle range of +60° over X and Y axis, 0.2 arc min resolution, and +0.1° repeatability. Housed in high-impact plastic enclosure, microprocessor-based electronics feature operating temperature of -40 to +85°C. Typical applications include solar tracking, aerial lift platforms, and alarm system activation.

Zettlex UK Ltd.    Cambridge CB22 7PE  United Kingdom
Sep 27, 2010 Available with ODs from 75-250 mm, IncOder uses absolute inductive measuring technique and offers measurement performance unaffected by humidity, moisture, condensation, or dust. Components of this non-contact, absolute angle encoder include powered stator and passive rotor, each shaped like flat ring. Through-bore size accommodates larger through-shafts, slip rings, cables, etc., while flat, low-profile design accommodates applications with limited space.

ASM Sensors, Inc.    Elmhurst, IL 60126
Aug 16, 2010 Contained in 10 mm high, IP64-rated flat housing, PTAM27L series inclinometers are available in single axis versions with measurement ranges from ±15° to ±180°, while dual axis versions have ranges from ±15° to ±60°. Both are offered in measurement range increments of 15°, are shock-resistant, and operate in temperatures from 0-60°C full scale. Units have 0.1° resolution, ±1° linearity, and ±100 x 10^-6/°C temperature stability, with several analog outputs available.

Turck USA    Minneapolis, MN 55441
Jul 20, 2010 Designed to measure angular tilt in reference to gravity, single-axis Inclinometer offers adjustable measuring range of 360° and is programmable for settings such as on or off points, span, and hysteresis. IP68-rated unit is based on MEMS device, which incorporates micro-electromechanical capacitive element with 2 parallel plate electrodes, 1 stationary and 1 attached to spring-mass system. Signals are conditioned to provide single analog voltage output of 0.1-4.9 Vdc or current output of 4-20 mA.

Sherborne Sensors Limited    Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
Jun 10, 2010 Available in ranges of ±15° to ±60°, DSIC series high precision single- and dual-axis inclinometers feature built-in active temperature compensation, with total error band of 0.08° from true input angle. They withstand 1,500 G mechanical shock and have internal sampling rate of 4.8 kHz and default measurement update rate of 10 Hz. Output bandwidth ranges are configurable to 20 Hz, while low-pass filter with -3 dB cut-off frequency at 20 Hz ensures -40 dB per decade attenuation.

Columbia Research Labs., Inc.    Woodlyn, PA 19094
May 13, 2010 Designed for differential tilt measuring, Model DI-10-DFD-IR allows matching slope of 2 remotely located surfaces. Readout can be set to indicate absolute tilt of either sensor or differential angle between them. Display provides 4½ digit, 7 segment, 0.4 in. high readout indicating +10.000° full scale. Measuring 3.64 x 2.10 x 1.69 in., sensors supplied with system feature aluminum case, operate from -20 to +75°C, and their shock survival is 50 G RMS.

Sherborne Sensors Limited    Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
May 03, 2010 Available in ranges from ±3° to ±90°, fully customizable T435 'L' series offers 4-20 mA loop powered signal, proportional to sine of available angle of tilt, with resolution down to 0.2 arc-sec and 1,500 g mechanical shock survivability. Unit is self-contained and can connect to DC power source and readout or control device. Measuring only 2.41 in. high and less than 1.46 in. dia, sensors can be stacked for simultaneous X- and Y-axis measurements of tilt angles.

TURCK, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55441
Apr 20, 2010 Featuring adjustable measuring range of 360°, inclinometer sensor utilizes MEMS device that incorporates micro-electro-mechanical capacitive element for precision measurement of angular tilt in reference to gravity. Device employs 2 parallel plate electrodes and produces one analog voltage output (0.1-4.9 Vdc) or current output (4-20 mA). Rated IP68 to withstand challenging environments, product operates over -30 to +70°C range.

Sherborne Sensors Limited    Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
Mar 26, 2010 Designed to provide precision angular measurements, AccuStar® clinometer incorporates capacitance-based sensor design without moving parts and delivers ±60° measurement range, outputting signal that corresponds to direction and magnitude of angular displacement. Encased in rugged plastic housing, unit is available in choice of analog, ratiometric, digital, or serial models. Suited for wide range of applications, unit weighs just 2 oz and operates in temperatures of -30 to +65°C.

Sherborne Sensors Limited    Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
Mar 05, 2010 Featuring solid-state MEMS sensor with integral air damping, T640 series tilt sensors are available in ranges of ±30°, ±60°, and ±90°. Units are compensated for temperature effects on both sensitivity and zero, and incorporate positive mechanical stops for shock resistance. Operating from unregulated DC power source, units perform reliably over -40° to +100°C. Applications include road bed analysis and structural monitoring.

Sherborne Sensors Limited    Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
Feb 12, 2010 Incorporating flexure-supported torque balancing system, LSI series precision measurement inclinometers withstand shock and vibration inputs of 1,500 G. They are available in ranges of ±14.5°, ±30°, and ±90°, and offer high-level 5 V analog DC-output signal, proportional to sine of angle of tilt. Self contained units are able to connect to DC power source and readout or control device, forming complete operating system. Applications include pipeline leveling and structural monitoring.

Automated Control Engineering    Cardiff   Australia
Feb 09, 2010 Available in single- and dual-axis versions, ASM's POSITILT® PTAM20 series uses MEMS technology and is suited for OEM applications. Measurement range is ±15° to ±180° in increments of 15° for single-axis version and 15° to ±60° in increments of 15° for dual-axis version. Along with 0.05° resolution and up to ±0.5° linearity, series is available with various analog output types. Each version also carries IP60 rating and offers shock resistance.

ASM Sensors, Inc.    Elmhurst, IL 60126
Feb 03, 2010 POSITILT® PTAM20 series measures ¼ in. high and less than 2 in. in dia and is offered in single axis version with measurement ranges from ±15° to ±180°, in increments of 15°, and in dual axis version with measurement ranges from ±15° to ±60°, also in increments of 15°. Analog output types available are 0.5-4.5 V, 0.5-10 V and 4-20 mA, and shock resistant units have resolution of 0.05° and up to ± 0.5° of linearity.

Leica Geosystems Inc.    Norcross, GA 30092
Jan 25, 2010 Available in 5 models, Builder Series Total Stations enable non-technical users to perform positioning, layout, and other construction-site tasks. Entry-level 100 Series electronic digital theodolite provides horizontal and vertical angle measurements, while 200, 300, 400, and 500 Series are total stations available with reflectorless and/or prism measurement capabilities, data storage via USB memory stick, and wireless communication, including Bluetooth functionality on 500 Series.

Axiomatic Technologies Corp.    Mississauga, ON L4Z1Z8  Canada
Jan 25, 2010 Providing output via CAN bus, RS232 port, or as three 0-5 V signals, IP67 rated AX06025X series measures inclination angle in 2 orthogonal sensing directions in range up to ±90º, or in one direction ±180º when installed vertically. Series also supports SAE J1939 CAN interface (AX0602XX), which is configurable using Axiomatic Electronic Assistant® programming tool. All units are packaged with M12x2 5-pin connectors or M12 x1 5-pin. Mating plug with CAN termination resistor is available.

Sherborne Sensors Limited    Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
Nov 30, 2009 Model T710 measures inclination proportional to sine of angle in one axis, while T720 measures inclination in dual axes at right angles. Available in ranges from ±30 to ±90°, compact DC-operated inclinometers feature MEMS sensor incorporating air damping that is independent of temperature, allowing unit to perform over wide temperature range. They are resistant to shock and operate from unregulated DC power source, and offer self-test feature on both axes.