IDS : Inclinometer Display System with RS232 Output
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level developments IDS : Inclinometer Display System with RS232 Output Features • OLED Graphical Display. High contrast with wide viewing angle. • Single, dual axis or graphical display mode • RS232 interface for onward connection • Programmable alarm function (relay output) • Built in Li-Po rechargeable battery (30 hours continuous use) • Compatible with many of our inclinometers • Display resolution 0.001 ° (adjustable to 1,2 or 3 decimal places) • Sturdy aluminium Housing, sealed to IP67 with IP67 locking connectors • Temperature range -40 to +85°C (without internal battery) • Absolute and Relative measurement • Hold button to freeze current reading Description The IDS is a high quality display system for use with many of our inclinometer sensors. It has a sturdy Aluminium housing which is sealed to IP67 and utilises high performance sealed locking connectors. It has a graphical OLED display for high contrast and wide viewing angle. This enables it to have an extended temperature range (compared with LCD displays), and can be used in low light or night-time applications. It has a built in Li-Po battery which can power the unit and the attached inclinometer sensor for 30 hours between charges. The display can be switched between single axis, dual axis and graphical measurement modes, and the displayed angle can be configured with one, two or three decimal places. It is supplied with a mains charger, which is also fitted with a sealed connector. Without the battery fitted, the charger will power the device directly. It has an RS232 interface and a versatile programmable alarm function with switched relay outputs. Level Developments Ltd. Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2DN t : +44 (0)20 8684 1400 sales@leveldevelopments.com 97-99 Gloucester Road United Kingdom f : +44 (0)20 8684 1422 www.leveldevelopments.com

Graphical Display ABS/REL mode indicator Battery Indicator Charging / External Power Connector Inclinometer Connector Menu Button Hold Button Abs/Rel Button On/Off Button Graphical Display Range RS232 Interface The display unit has a full duplex RS232 interface to enable connection to other devices. The RS232 interface is available through the third connector (the 6 pin connector). Pins 1-3 are used for the RS232 connection as detailed in the table. This connector is also used for the alarm relay output (pins 4-6). The RS232 output format can be configured from the menu (see instructions)...

The display unit incorporates a programmable tilt alarm function. The alarm can be programmed to operate when a certain angle is reached in either the X axis, Y axis, or in omni directional mode. The parameters for the alarm can be set from the menu options, please see the instructions for more details. When the preset angle threshold is exceeded, the alarm will switch a relay inside the display unit. The single pole double throw relay connections are available through the third connector (the 6 pin connector). Pins 4-6 are used for the alarm relay as detailed in the table. The connection...

level developments IDS : Inclinometer Display System with RS232 OutputInclinometer Connector and Connection Details Pin Display Inclinometer Plug The connection socket on the display unit for the inclinometer connection is a 4 pin Binder 768 series M8 panel plug. If the display unit is ordered with an LCH or SOLAR-2 type inclinometer sensor, the sensor will be supplied fitted with the mating connector. There are also a range of pre-moulded leads available which can be purchased from us separately. Protective Carry Case The display is supplied with a padded carry case for protection in every...

IDS : Inclinometer Display System with RS232 Output Dimensions - Flange Type Level Developments Ltd. 97-99 Gloucester Road Page 5 of 14 Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2DN United Kingdom

IDS : Inclinometer Display System with RS232 Output A free Windows based application for reading and logging the angle is available from our website. It requires Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 or Windows 8, and works with 32 and 64 bit systems. It also requires the .net framework V3.5 or higher, and will prompt you to download and install this from Microsoft if it is not already installed on your system. A COM port is also required, and can either be a built in COM port, or a USB to Serial COM port. The basic features are shown below: Automatic or manual configuration of COM port parameters...

IDS : Inclinometer Display System with RS232 Output The display is compatible with all of our inclinometers that use the standard Level Developments communication protocol over RS232. These sensors include the models listed below: LCH-45 and LCH-360 o Dual Axis, ±45° o RS232 interface o Low cost (<£25 for 1 kpcs) o Small size, 46 x 43.5 x 13.5mm o Anodised Aluminium housing Sealed to IP67 o Braided screen 4 core PUR cable o CE certified and RoHS compliant. SOLAR-2 and SOLAR-360 Series o Dual axis measurement range from ±5 to ±45° o High resolution and accuracy o Low temperature drift o...

IDS : Inclinometer Display System with RS232 Output Instructions for Use To Switch On Press and hold the On/Off Button for at least 1 second and then release. The device will now switch on. To Switch Off Press and hold the On/Off Button for at least 5 seconds. After 5 seconds the device will switch off. Display Modes The display can be changed by pressing and releasing the Menu button. Each press and release will scroll through the display options as follows: Single Axis (X axis) display Dual Axis (X & Y axis) display Single Axis (Y axis) display Dual Axis (X & Y axis) graphical display...

To enter the settings menu, press and hold the 'Menu' button for 3 seconds. The menu screen will then appear. Pressing the menu button scrolls through the menu options. The 'Hold' button and the 'ABS/REL' button act as up/down keys to adjust the individual menu settings. All of the menu functions are stored after power down. Brightness Adjustment The brightness can be adjusted between a value of 1 and 10, 1 being the dimmest and 10 being the brightest. Use the 'Hold' button and the 'ABS/REL' button to decrease and increase the value respectively. XY Scale Adjustment This controls the scale...