Rion HCA518T inclinometer

Product catalog summary

General Description: The HCA518T/HCA528T-N is a high-precision inclinometer designed for single or dual-axis inclination measurement. It features a standard 4-20mA electronic interface for long-distance transmission up to 2000 meters. Utilizing MEMS technology, it offers precise compensation for temperature and nonlinearity errors, achieving accuracy up to 0.003°.

Features: The inclinometer supports a measurement range of ±1 to ±90°, with a small range accuracy of 0.005°. It operates on a wide voltage input of 11.5 to 36V and functions in temperatures from -40 to +85°C. It is IP67 rated for protection and can withstand high vibration levels over 2000g.

Applications: This device is suitable for various applications including vehicle leveling, bridge and dam monitoring, high-altitude platform safety, medical equipment angle control, and more.

Specifications: The inclinometer offers different measurement ranges (±10°, ±30°, ±60°, ±90°) with corresponding accuracy levels. It features a resolution of 0.001° and a response frequency of 20Hz. The device is designed to meet EMC standards and has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of over 98,000 hours.

Electronic Characteristics: The device operates with a supply voltage range of 11.5 to 36V and a current of 40mA. It supports output loads with resistivity up to 500kΩ and functions within a temperature range of -40 to +85°C.

Mechanical Parameters: The inclinometer is housed in an aluminum alloy shell with IP67 protection. It is installed using three M4 screws and features an aviation connector for electrical connections.

Installation Notes: Proper installation is crucial to avoid measurement errors. The sensor must be mounted on a stable, smooth surface parallel to the measured axis.

Measuring Directions: The device can be installed horizontally or vertically, ensuring the bottom is parallel to the measured surface to minimize dynamic and acceleration influences.

Catalog excerpts

HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER HIGH PRECISION CURRENTY TYPE INCLINOMETER Technical Manual

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HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER ○ CE certification: HK2307062893E ○ RoHS certification: 18300RC20410801 ○ Chinese National Intellectual Property Appearance Patent (Patent No .: ZL 201830752890.0) ○ Date of revision: 2024-08-06 Note: The product functions, parameters, appearance, etc. will be adjusted with the technical upgrade. Please contact our pre-sales business to confirm when purchasing. Disclaimer This product is developed exclusively for commercial applications and is prohibited from being used for illegal purposes, such as military activities, research related to nuclear, chemical,...

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HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER ▶ GENERAL DESCRIPTION HCA518T/HCA528T-N is a high accuracy single /dual axis inclinometer, output adopt the standard industry electronic interface 4 ~ 20mA, can be long-distance transmission of up to 2000 meters. The product uses the latest MEMS high technology for production, made precise compensation and correction to temperature error and nonlinearity error, small measuring range and the highest accurate up to 0.003 ° (bigger measuring range index, please refer to product technical data), HCA518T&HCA528T inclinometer use the dynamic zero test compensation...

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HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER Measure range Measure axis Zero output Resolution MAXE Room temp. Room temp. Zero Temp. coefficient Sensitivity temp. coefficient Measure accuracy Power on time Response frequency Insulation Resistance Shockproof Anti-vibration ≥100MΩ 100g@11ms、3 Axial Direction (Half Sinusoid) 10grms、10～1000Hz Protection glass Standard 7 P * 6.8 mm aviation connector, 1 meter long, wear-resistant, wide temperature, shielded cable, cable weight ≤ 110 G * This performance parameter only lists the measurement ranges of ± 10 °, ± 30 °, ± 60 ° and ± 90 ° for reference. For...

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HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER ▶ ELECTRONIC CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETERS Supply voltage Operating current Output Operating temperature Storage temperature Single axis Output current Measure range Installation direction Measure axis 2: Dual axis E.g:HCA518T-10-A1-N-X:Single / standard horizontal measurement/±10°measure range /4-20mAoutput /X Axis. ▶ MECHANICAL PARAMETERS ○ Connector: aviation connector (1m Direct Leading Cable can Be Customized) ○ Protection level: IP67 ○ Shell material: aluminum alloy shield oxidation ○ Installation: Three M4 screws ▶ WORKING PRINCIPLE Adopt the import...

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HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER ▶ ANGLE OUTPUT CALCULATION FORMULA Angle=(output current-Zero position current)÷Angle sensitivity Angle sensitivity=output current range÷ Angle measuring range E.g：HCA518T-30-A1-N (±30° measure range 16mA output voltage range Angle sensitivity= 16÷60=0.266667 mA/° ▶ ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Single axis cable wire connection : Wire Color Power supply Signal ground Dual axis cable wire connection : Wire Color Power supply GRAY Signal ground * Signal ground: output current signal. Connect the GND of acquisition de

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HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER Shell size: L90×W50×H34mm Installation size: L79×W29×H6mm ounting screws: 3M4 screws ▶ PRODUCTION INSTALLATION NOTES Please follow the correct way to install tilt sensor, incorrect installation can cause measurement errors, with particular attention to the "surface", "line". 1）The Sensor mounting surface and the measured surface must be fixed closely, stability,if mounting surface uneven likely to cause the sensor to measure the angle error. 2) The sensor axis and the measured axis must be parallel ,the two axes do not produce the angle as much as possibl...

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HCA518T / 528T-N VOLTAGE TYPE INCLINOMETER ▶ MEASURING DIRECTIONS The installation must guarantee the product bottom is parallel to measured face，and reduce the influence of dynamic and acceleration to the sensor. This product can be installed horizontally or mounted vertically , for installation please refer to the following scheme.

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