LCF-300-D Inclinometer

Product catalog summary

Overview
The LCF-300 Series Inclinometer is a robust, high-performance single-axis tilt sensor designed for optimal performance in extreme conditions. It features a fluid-damped mechanism that provides excellent noise rejection in high shock and vibration environments, ensuring stable output. The device offers various output options, including ±5V, 0-5V, and 4-20mA, with custom input ranges, filters, and temperature compensation available upon request.

Features

Resolution of 1 µrad
Temperature compensation available
±5V output
Power input range: ±12 to ±18 Volts DC
RoHS compliant

Applications

High-precision geotechnical applications
Oil and gas riser tilt monitoring
Railroad maintenance-of-way equipment
Pavement profiling rigs
Vehicle wheel alignment
Robotics

Specifications

Input Range: ±1° to ±90°
Full Range Output: ±5 VDC
Non-linearity: 0.02% to 0.05% FRO
Scale Factor: 5.0 to 285.5 V/g nominal
Bandwidth: 0.5 Hz to 30 Hz (-3 dB)
Transverse Axis Misalignment: ±0.25° to ±0.5°
Resolution & Threshold: 1 µrad

Electrical and Environmental Characteristics

Number of Axes: 1
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C
Storage Temperature Range: -60°C to +90°C
Input Voltage Range: ±12 to ±18 VDC
Input Current: Max 40 mA
Shock Resistance: 1500g, 0.5 msec, ½ sine
Noise: Max 0.002 Vrms
Output Impedance: 1 ohm
Mass: 230 grams
Seal: IP65

Design Variants
The inclinometer is available in two versions: a connector version and a pin terminal version, each with specific outline drawings.

Catalog excerpts

LCF-300-D Precision Fluid Damped Inclinometer ±5V DC Output Making Sense out of Motion… The LCF-300 Series Inclinometer is a rugged, high performance, single-axis tilt sensor designed for peak performance in extreme conditions. The fluid damped mechanism delivers superior noise rejection in high shock and vibration environments as well as excellent output stability. Units are available with a 6-pin connector or pin-terminals. Available outputs include +/-5V, 0-5V and 4-20mA. Custom input ranges, filters and temperature compensation are also available on request. Connector Version Resolution of 1 µrad Temperature Compensation Available ±5V Output ±12 to ±18 Volts DC Power Input RoHS Compliant High-precision Geotech Oil and Gas, Riser Tilt Monitoring Railroad MOW Equipment Pavement Profiling Rigs Vehicle Wheel Alignment Robotics Jewell Instruments LLC 850 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103 [email protected] • www.jewellinstruments.com • Te

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LCF-300-D Precision Fluid Damped Inclinometer ±5V DC Output Making Sense out of Motion… Full Range Output (VDC) Scale Factor Sensitivity (PPM/°C max) Transverse Axis Misalignment (° max) 0° Output Temp. Sensitivity (V/°C max) Resolution & Threshold (µradians) Full Range is defined "from negative full input angle to positive full input angle." 2Nonlinearity is specified as deviation of output referenced to theoretical sine function value, independent of misalignment. 3Full Resolution is achieved with noise reduction techniques. ELECTRICAL Number of Axes: Input Voltage Range, (VDC): Noise, Vrms,...

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