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Inclinometer NBA51

Inclinometer NBA51

Inclinometer NBA51

Product catalog summary
Inclination Sensor Overview
The NBA51 inclination sensor utilizes MEMS technology to provide precise angle measurements with analogue output options including 4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC, 0-5 VDC, and 0.5-4.5 VDC. It is designed for harsh environments, offering high protection grade IP67 and a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. The sensor is available in single-axis (up to 360° or ±180°) and double-axis (up to ±60°) configurations, with a resolution of 0.01°.
Design and Function
The NBA51 is compact, resistant to shock and vibration, and suitable for mobile machinery applications such as cranes and excavators. It features a micro-machined silicon capacitive transducer and can be preset via pin for output signal adjustment. Redundant output is available for single-axis versions.
Technical Data
  • Power Supply: 9-30 VDC for certain outputs, 12-30 VDC for others.
  • Accuracy: Less than ±0.3° at 25°C.
  • Environmental Resistance: Shock resistance of 30 g, vibration resistance from 10-500 Hz, and compliance with EMC and RoHS guidelines.
  • Material: Housing made of PA6 with 30% glass fiber.
Electrical Connection
The sensor uses an M12 x 5 pins connector, with specific pin assignments for single and double-axis configurations. Redundant versions have additional connection requirements.
Order Code Format
The order code specifies electrical and mechanical variants, output signal types, electrical connection options, redundancy, axis type, measuring range, housing material, and design form.
Installation Instructions
For double-axis sensors, the base plate must be mounted horizontally. Single-axis sensors should align the Z-axis with gravity. Drawings provide further guidance on installation positions and signal outputs.
Signal Outputs
Graphs illustrate the relationship between inclination and signal output for different axis types and output configurations, showing maximum angles and out-of-range conditions.
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Catalog excerpts

Inclinometer NBA51-1

TWTC Document no.: NBA 15607 AE Date: 26.03.2020 Inclination sensor on MEMS technology Model NBA51 with analogue output ■ MEMS technology ■ Analogue output signal • 4 ... 20 mA • 0 ... 10 VDC • 0 ... 5 VDC • 0.5 ... 4.5 VDC ■ High protection grade IP67 and wide temperature range from -40 °C ... +85 °C ■ Stable accuracy over whole temperature range ■ Resolution 0.01° ■ Single axis up to 360° or ±180° (Redundant output possible) ■ Double axis up to ±60° Design and function NBA51 is available with one or two measurement axes. The inclinometer working principle is based on a micro machined silicon capacitive transductor (developed with MEMS technology). NBA51 is suited for applications (cranes, aerial platforms, drilling machines and excavators) in harsh environments especially for mobile machines. NBA51 has very compact dimensions, has high shock/vibration resistance and a high reliability and long service life for outdoor and indoor applications. NBA51 can be preset via pin for easy adjustment of the output signal. A redundant signal output at single axis version is available (with reverse signal behaviour CW/CCW). In addition more than one device can be mounted easily one upon the other to achieve another redundancy (see drawings). TWK-ELEKTRONIK GmbH BismarckstraRe 108 [email protected] visit us at | twk.de

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Inclinometer NBA51-2

Electrical data ■ Power supply: ■ Reverse polarity protection: ■ Measuring range: ■ Accuracy (+25 °C): ■ Resolution: ■ Temperature coefficient: ■ Initialing time: 9 ... 30 VDC (for outputs 0.5 ... 4.5 VDC and 0 ... 5 VDC) 12 ... 30 VDC (for outputs 0 ... 10 VDC and 4 ... 20 mA) Yes ±1° to ±60° for horizontal version 0° to 360° for vertical version or ±180° < ±0,3° 0.01° 0,01 °/K <0,3 s after power on Environmental data ■ Temperature range: ■ Shock resistance: ■ Vibration resistance: ■ Electromagnetic compatibility: ■ CE compliant: ■ Material housing: ■ Protection grade: ■ Weight: -40 °C ... +85...

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Inclinometer NBA51-3

Inclination sensor NBA51Order code format NBA Electrical and mechanical variants: 01 Standard Output signal: B 4 ... 20 mA Electrical connection: S Male device connector M12 K Cable 30 cm with male connector M12 Redundancy *: R0 No redundancy (possible at all axis types) R1 With redundant system (poss. only at axis type S, T ^ signal out on pin 2) Axis type (Number of axes and signal output): S Single axis, signal output: 0 ... xxx° (select 001 < xxx < 360) T Single axis, signal output: ± xxx° (select 001 < xxx < 180) D Double axis, signal output: ± xxx° (select 001 < xxx < 060) Measuring range:...

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Inclinometer NBA51-4

Double axis NBA51 inclination sensor (axis type D) The 2-dimensional inclination sensor must be mounted with the base plate in horizontal position, i.e. parallel to the horizontal line. The sensor can be inclined both towards the X and Y axis at the same time. For each axis a separate measured value is provided. Single axis NBA51 inclination sensor (axis type S, T) The 1-dimensional inclination sensor must be installed with its Z-axis in line with the force of gravity, as illustrated below. The 1-dimensional sensor default position is 0° as shown in the following illustration (connector down)....

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Inclinometer NBA51-5

Inclination sensor NBA51 Installation drawing Dimensions in mm Sensor NBA51 can be mounted easily one upon the other via 0 8 mm centerings. Date: 26.03.2020 Page 5 of 6 Document no. NBA15607 AE

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Inclinometer NBA51-6

Inclination sensor NBA51 Analogue signal outputs Single axis: Axis types S and T Double axis: Axis type D (Shown for maximum angle) (Shown for maximum angle)

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