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- Page 1 Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer Version 1.1 MEAS Deutschland GmbH www.meas-spec.com phone: +49-(0)231-9740-0 Hauert 13, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany 1 of 15 fax: +49-(0)231-9740-20 July 2015...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer Contents History General Information Features Type and order codes General Information Notice General of the inclinometer system Description of the liquid/conductive measurement principle Mechanics and Conditions Mounting Instructions Installation Measurement Mounting Mechanical data Dimensions Label information Cable and configuration Connecting to a PC using an RS 232 interface Interface... -
Page 3: History
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer History Ver. Date Purpose Author 2013-01-28 Creation M.Zürn Update Chapter 3.1 Point 7 & add. Minor changes 2015-07-07 F.Schwieger Update of Fig. 5.2, Dimensions & Weight General Information The NS-xx/DPG2-RUx is a µC controlled inclinometer for industrial applications. The NS-xx/DPG2 features a measuring range up to ±... -
Page 4: Notice
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer 3.1 Notice Please observe all proper safety rules and regulations for electrical devices when installing this inclinometer. In addition, the following recommendations are made. 1. Do not apply power to the inclinometer during installation. 2. Avoid applying any mechanical pressure or stress to the housing. 3. -
Page 5: General Of The Inclinometer System
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer General function of the inclinometer system 4.1 Description of the liquid/conductive measurement principle Platinum electrodes are deposited in pairs on the base of the sensor’s cell parallel to the sensitive axis. The chamber is partially filled with an electrolytic liquid. When an alternating voltage is passed between two electrodes, the electric current will create a dispersed field. -
Page 6: Mechanics And Conditions
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer Mechanics and Conditions 5.1 Mounting Instructions The inclinometer is designed for horizontal mounting, meaning the base plate of the inclinometer with the three mounting holes needs to be placed on the horizontal plane of the object to be measured. The mounting surface must be smooth and free of dust and grease. -
Page 7: Dimensions
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer 5.6 Dimensions The mechanical dimensions of the module are shown in Fig. 5.2 reference edge (parallel to x-axis) Fig. 5.2 Top and lateral views with dimensions of the inclinometer with metric cable screw MEAS Deutschland GmbH www.meas-spec.com phone: +49-(0)231-9740-0 Hauert 13, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany... -
Page 8: Label Information
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer 5.7 Label information The label placed on top of the module contains the following information: Type Code : see table in chapter 2.2 HW/SW Code : internal Hardware/Software-Versions Serial No.: YYWWNNNNN Serial Number consists of nine digits. YY shows the year of production (2011=11), WW the week of the production and NNNNN the unique number for identification and traceability. -
Page 9: Connecting To A Pc Using An Rs 232 Interface
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer 5.9 Connecting to a PC using an RS 232 interface PC side Cable/wire of NS-xx/DPG2-x Sub D-connector 9 pins Pin 2 RxD white supply positive power supply (use ext. supply via battery, accu or power pack) Pin 3 TXD brown output... -
Page 10: Interface
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer Interface 6.1 Digital Output RS232 For digital communication, the standardized RS 232-Interface (V24) is used in duplex mode. After startup the sensor transmits the angle values in degrees (°) continuously. 6.1.1 Electrical Levels RS232: PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS UNIT (†) -
Page 11: Programming Commands
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer 6.2 Programming commands 6.2.1 Command Reference user level Default after power on or software reset. Commands in Input Output Comment user level Stop continuous “s” “s” Stops the continuous output of angle output of results or raw values, required for inclination values input of commands, terminated by “S”... -
Page 12: Command Reference Setup Level
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer 6.2.2 Command Reference SETUP level Setup level will be used for permanent settings, stored. Commands in Input Output Comment setup level This level will be terminated (reset) automatically after about 10 minutes of user inactivity. Stop continuous “c”... -
Page 13: Step Response/Filtering Ns-15/Dpg2-Rug
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer 1) Set low pass filter exponential, with count f = “0”: Out value = current value “1”: Out value = (current value + old out value) /2 “2”: Out value = (current value + 3 * old out value) /4 “3”: Out value = (current value + 7 * old out value) /8 “4”: Out value = (current value + 15 * old out value) /16 “5”: Out value = (current value + 31 * old out value) /32, default... -
Page 14: Qualification Testing
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer Qualification Testing 7.1 Standards The sensor NS-xx/DPG2-xxx complies with: • IEC/EN 60068-2-2 High Temperature Storage Ta= 85°C, medium : air, 1000h • IEC/EN 60068-2-78 High Humidity Ta= 85°C , RH= 85%, 1000h • IEC/EN 60068-2-27 Mechanical shock test A=30g, t=11ms, halfsine, 50 cycles per axis •... -
Page 15: Additional Information
Instruction Manual DPG-Series Inclinometer Additional Information 8.1 Ordering Information NORTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA Measurement Specialties, Inc. MEAS Deutschland GmbH Measurement Specialties China Ltd. 1000 Lucas Way Hauert 13 No. 26, Langshan Road Hampton, VA 23666 D-44227 Dortmund High-tech Park (North) United States Germany Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057...
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