VS Series Inclinometer : Dual Axis, RS232 and Analogue Output
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level developments VS Series Inclinometer : Dual Axis, RS232 and Analogue Output Features • Dual axis measurement from ±5 to ±60° • High resolution and accuracy • Low temperature drift, with optional temperature compensation to further improve temperature performance. • RS232 output interface • High precision analogue 0-5V, 0.5-4.5V, 010V and 4-20mA output options • Robust corrosion resistant anodised Aluminium housing with IP67 sealing • IP67 Sealed locking M9 connector or cable gland with fixed cable • Outputs isolated from supply • CE certified and RoHS compliant. The VS series inclinometers are high performance inclination sensors designed for use in the toughest environments. There are a wide range of options to cover a measurement range from ±5° to ±60°. The robust anodised Aluminium housing is sealed to IP67 and utilises high performance sealed locking M9 connectors. It has an RS232 digital interface, as well as a factory configurable analogue voltage or current output. The device has inherently good temperature stability, but this can be improved further with optional temperature compensation over a range of different temperatures. The devices are CE certified and RoHS compliant. These devices are manufactured and calibrated in our UK factory to guarantee performance to the stated specification, and are built and configured to order on short lead times. General Specifications Parameter 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

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VS Series Inclinometer : Dual Axis, RS232 and Analogue Output Housing Drawing - Connector Version Axis Direction and Mounting Orientation - Connector Version Mounted on Horizontal Surface Level Developments Ltd. 97-99 Gloucester Road Page 3 of 9 Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2DN United Kingdom

VS Series Inclinometer : Dual Axis, RS232 and Analogue Output Housing Drawing - Cable and Gland Version Axis Direction and Mounting Orientation - Cable and Gland Version Mounted on Horizontal Surface Level Developments Ltd. 97-99 Gloucester Road Page 4 of 9 Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2DN United Kingdom

All inclinometers measure a change in the effect of gravitational field on a mass to derive angle. As the inclinometer sensor is rotated, the sensing element is subject to gravitational forces which move the proof mass. The signal generated by this movement is measured and through a digital signal processor the response is linearised and then sent to the output interface. In the VS series, there is an RS232 interface on all devices, and an optional analogue voltage or current output (see page 7 for output options). 0 to 5V Analogue Voltage Output /Ranges Angle = (Vout - 2.5) x ^ 2g j 4 to...

level developments VS Series Inclinometer : Dual Axis, RS232 and Analogue OutputConnector Version - Connection Details The connection socket is a 7 pin Binder M9 panel socket. It mates with straight cable socket part number 99-0421-00-07 or right angle cable socket 99-0421-70-07. There are also a range of pre-moulded leads available. Mating cables and connectors can be purchased from us. Cable And Connector Accessories As well as these standard cables, custom cables can be supplied in any length up to 100m. The maximum length of cable that RS232 can transmit over depends on many factors,...

level developments VS Series Inclinometer : Dual Axis, RS232 and Analogue OutputCable Version - Connection Details • IP67 Sealed cable gland, brass with Nickel plating. • 7 core 7x0.14mm2 cable, with braided and foil screen. • Modified PVC jacket, overall cable diameter 5.0mm Part Numbering 05 - ±5° Full Scale Measurement Range 10 - ±10° Full Scale Measurement Range 15 - ±15° Full Scale Measurement Range 30 - ±30° Full Scale Measurement Range 45 - ±45° Full Scale Measurement Range 60 - ±60° Full Scale Measurement Range P - Pigtail connection with 3m cable C - 7 Pin Binder M9 socket...

Data is transmitted and received over RS232 in full duplex mode. The default configuration is with the baud rate set to 38.4kbps, with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. All commands are lower case and 7 bytes long. The time between each character of the command must be less than 100ms otherwise the device will discard the command. The settings are all stored in non volatile memory.

A free Windows based application for reading angle, logging and device configuration 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 • Compatible with single or dual...