Position Sensor - AccuStar I Series0 pages

Measurement Specialties, Inc. 1000 Lucas Way Hampton, VA 23666 USA www.meas-spec.com 757-766-1500 800-745-8008 Fax 757-766-4297
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AccuStar® Electronic Clinometer
DESCRIPTION
The AccuStar® Electronic Clinometer is an
extremely accurate angle measurement device.
This compact and rugged sensor is ideal where
space is critical and environmental conditions are
serious design concerns.
The heart of the system is a patented,
capacitance-based sensor with no moving parts.
When rotated about its sensitive axis, this unique
sensor provides an exceedingly linear variation in
capacitance, which is electronically converted into
angular data. The sensor and low-power CMOS
electronics are encased in a rugged plastic housing
ready to install as a system component or as a
stand-alone device.
Designed for easy integration, with a choice of
analog, ratiometric, digital or serial models, the
clinometer produces an output signal
corresponding to direction and magnitude of
angular displacement.
Single Axis ±60° Range
FEATURES
CE certified
Just 2" in diameter
Rugged plastic housing
Extremely accurate
Weighs only 2 oz.
APPLICATIONS
Wheel alignment
Construction equipment
Antenna positioning
Robotics
Total Range ±60°
Linear Range ±45°
Threshold 0.001°
Linearity
Null to 10° ±0.1°
10 to 45° ±1%
45 to 60° Monotonic
Null Repeatability 0.05°
Cross Axis Error <1% up to 45°
Time Constant 0.3 sec
Freq. Response (-3db) 0.5 Hz
RF Susceptibility <±2°
performance specifications
Position Sensors Technical
Support:
Tel: 757-766-4348
Fax: 757-766-4297
Email: position@meas-spec.com