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FAS-A
®
Inclinometer
The FAS-A® Inclinometer is designed to provide 1 and 2-axis static
and quasi-dynamic orientation measurements. It incorporates 3
accelerometers together with an on-board microprocessor, embedded
software algorithm, non-volatile memory for configuration, and serial
communication interface. Its form-factor, rated temperature range and
power supply requirements are optimized for a broad array of
applications. The FAS-A® outputs either one 360° roll axis or two +/70° pitch and roll axes.
Features & Benefits
System Overview
Best in Class
The FAS-A® Inclinometer is initially sold as a starter kit with
orientation module, RS-232 communication and power cable, universal
wall transformer power supply, software CD, user manual and quick
start guide.
high-speed sample rate & flexible data outputs
extended use, low-power data logging
Easiest to Use
out-of-the-box pitch and roll
Cost Effective
reduced cost and rapid time to market for customer’s
applications
aggressive volume discount schedule
Applications
Antenna and Camera Pointing
Robotic Control
Health and Usage Monitoring of Vehicles
Motion Tracking
The FAS-A® Inclinometer is factory calibrated and ready for use with
power-up. The FAS-A® ships with easy-to-use Microsoft Windows
software which allows the user to initialize, configure and operate the
instrument, view real-time measurements graphically, and write data to
file for post-processing. For those users, integrators or OEMs who
develop their own applications, the FAS-A® is shipped with a complete
Data Communications Protocol guide that provides the developer with
a complete instrument command set. Applications of your own design
can readily be developed in any coding language and on any
computing platform including microprocessors.
When outputting in single axis mode, the FAS-A® provides
measurement of 360° about its roll axis. When outputting in dual axis
mode, the FAS-A® provides measurement of +/-70° about both its
pitch and roll axes.
The FAS-A® requires +5.2 to +12.0 volts DC to operate and can be
powered by wall transformer, batteries, or any other capable power
source. The enclosure provides a 2 hole mounting boss. Custom
communication and power cables can be user fabricated or purchased
from the factory.