Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer Table of Contents Introduction ............................3 Notice ..............................3 History ..............................3 General of the inclinometer system ..................... 4 Description of the liquid/conductive measurement principle ............4 Ordering information ........................5 Electrical Connection ........................6 Cable/Connector Assembly (optional) ................... 6 Dimensions / Mounting/ Electrical Connections ..................
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer Introduction Thank you for purchase of a P-Series inclinometer from Measurement Specialties. This manual offers information on the proper installation and operation. Notice Please observe all proper safety rules and regulations for electrical devices when installing this inclinometer. In addition, the following recommendations are made.
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer General 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.
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer 4.2 Ordering information Measurement Specialties offers single and dual axis inclinometers of the P-series in the three different measurement ranges +/- 5°, +/- 15° and +/-45° with RS 232, voltage or current output signals. PART NUMBERING...
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer 5.2 Dimensions [mm] of the Single Axis Unit Fig. 5.2.1 View of the single axis inclinometer housing and connector MEAS Deutschland GmbH www.meas-spec.com phone: +49-(0)231-9740-0 Hauert 13, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany 8 of 16 fax: +49-(0)231-9740-20 July 2014...
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer 5.3 Mounting Instruction The inclinometer is designed for horizontal mounting, meaning the base plate of the inclinometer with the four 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.
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Symbol Conditions Unit Power supply +Vcc Measured +Ub to GND, No polarity protection φmax Maximum angle NS - 5/Px ° NS - 15/Px ° NS - 45/Px ° Do not exceed maximum angle while under power supply for extended period of time.
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer 5.7 Electrical Connections 5.7.1 Pinning single axis unit with RS 232 / voltage output signal: NS-5/P, NS-15/P, NS-45/P Name Description Type Color schema power supply +6.5...+24VDC supply white power supply ground, RS 232 ground supply brown...
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer 5.7.2 Pinning single axis unit with RS 232 / current output signal: NS-5/PI, NS-15/PI, NS-45/PI Name Description Type Color schema power supply +6.5...+24VDC supply white power supply ground, RS 232 ground supply brown Earth earth supply...
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer 5.7.3 Pinning dual axis unit with RS232 output signal: NS-5/P2, NS-15/P2, NS-45/P2 Name Description Type Color schema power supply +6.5...+24VDC supply white power supply ground, RS 232 ground supply brown Earth earth supply green n.c. n.c.
Tx digital signal RS 232 5.8 Programming Instructions The P-series has he possibility to programming some parameter to optimize the inclinometer. This programming instruction is valid for single and duals axis P-series. A standardized RS232 interface is used in duplex mode.
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Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer -Single step polling- “m” “M!” This command is used to display one Activate “x=xxx.xxx” measurement value. This command must be “y=yyy.yyy” replay if another value is needed. To change this mode, start with setup mode. -Baud rate mode- “h”...
Instruction Manual P-Series Inclinometer 6 Packaging for Delivery Safe single package “Blitz Versandbox”, company “Ratioform”, type CVB (150x110x67 mm, for one piece) type will used for the delivery of the product. 7 Additional Information ORDERING INFORMATION NORTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA Measurement Specialties, Inc.
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