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V1.3
TBSCS1
SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR
The TBSCS1 is a 3D compass and inclination sensor with SDI-12 interface. It measures heading,
roll angle and pitch angle.
The sensor is used in agricultural yield applications to monitor the operation of center pivot
irrigation systems or the status of flood gates.
Features
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3D Compass and inclination sensor
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Measurement range: 0° to 360°heading,
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-90° to +90° roll, -90° to +90° pitch
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Measurement response: 3 sec
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SDI-12 Standard V1.4
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Plug and Play
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6 - 16V supply voltage
Factory 4, F5, Lot I-3B-1 | Saigon Hi-Tech Park | Tan Phu Ward, District 9 | Ho Chi Minh City | Tel +84 (83)5471340
TBSCS1 SDI-12 compass / inclinometer
© 2022 Tekbox Digital Solutions
E-mail office@tekbox.com| www.tekbox.com
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Operating Temperature Range:
- 40°C ... + 80°C
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Weight: 80g
Target Applications
▪ Monitoring of flood gates
▪ Monitoring of center pivot irrigators

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  • Page 1 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR The TBSCS1 is a 3D compass and inclination sensor with SDI-12 interface. It measures heading, roll angle and pitch angle. The sensor is used in agricultural yield applications to monitor the operation of center pivot irrigation systems or the status of flood gates.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table 6 – Extended SDI-12 Commands – Internal parameters Table 7 – Ordering Information Table 8 – History Figures Figure 1 – TBSCS1 board Figure 2 – TBSCS1 – Roll, Pitch and Heading axis Figure 3 – terminal block pin assignment...
  • Page 3 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR Figure 4 – TBSCS1 and other sensors with SDI-12 interface connected to TBS03 SDI-12 to USB converter; setup for controlling / testing sensors and for PC based data recording Figure 5 – TBSCS1 and other sensors with SDI-12 interface connected to Remote Telemetry Unit or Data...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    V1.3 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR 1 Introduction The TBSCS1 is a rugged compass sensor/inclinometer with SDI-12 interface. It is mounted inside an IP67 housing from Fibox. – Figure 1 TBSCS1 board 1.1 Product specifications • Compass heading range: 0 to 360°, ±3° accuracy •...

  • Page 5: Calibration

    In that case, M2! command shall be sent only once and at the place where TBSCS1 is used. This measurement procedure must be done again whenever TBSCS1 is moved to another place in order to ensure a suitable accuracy.

  • Page 6: Default Parameters

    RTU manual and to chapter 2 and 3 of this datasheet. Chapter 2 refers to the electrical installation; chapter 3 refers to the mechanical drawings. The TBSCS1 shall ideally be mounted in at least 1,5 meters distance from iron objects if the compass feature is used.

  • Page 7: Sdi-12

    Above compensations are automatically carried out while issuing M! measurement command. Due to TBSCS1 design, the sensor must be used in static conditions for full accuracy or in slow motion. Supported measurement commands: aMC! aC!

  • Page 8: Temperature Measurement

    TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR 2.2 Temperature measurement TBSCS1 3D accelerometer and magnetometer module provides an embedded temperature sensor. It shall be used for getting temperature indication rather than an precise measurement like with a PT1000. Supported measurement commands:...

  • Page 9: Application Examples

    TBSCS1 and other sensors with SDI-12 interface connected to TBS03 SDI-12 to USB converter; setup for controlling / testing sensors and for PC based data recording TBSCS1 Figure 5 – TBSCS1 and other sensors with SDI-12 interface connected to Remote Telemetry Unit or Data Recorder...

  • Page 10: Hardware Description

    Signal Assignment Blue SDI-12 Power Yellow-Green SDI-12 Data Blue Black Table 1 – Cable Connection 5 SUPPORTED SDI-12 V1.3 COMMANDS Following commands are supported by the TBSCS1: Command Description Response Acknowledge Active a<CR><LF> a14TEKBOXVNTBSCS1rv<h><nnnnnn><fffffff><CR><LF> With: <a>: SDI-12 address <h>: HW revision (one letter) Send Identification <nnnnnn>: serial number (6 digits)

  • Page 11: Supported Sdi-12 V1.4 Commands

    Measures hard-iron and soft-iron parameters Delay: (20) seconds and number of values (6) and calculates CRC Upon issuing the aD0! Command, the TBSCS1 will send aD0! Get Measurement Result(s) the measurement results. The response format depends on the measurement command issued before.
  • Page 12 V1.3 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR a00303<CR><LF> aC! Identify Measurement aIC! Delay: (3) seconds and number of values (3) Returns delay and number of parameters a00303<CR><LF> aCC! Identify Measurement aICC! Delay: (3) seconds and number of values (3) Returns delay and number of parameters a0011<CR><LF>...
  • Page 13 V1.3 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR aM! Identify Measurement aIM_003! Parameters (3 a,Yaw,Degree(Angle);<CR><LF> Returns parameter’s identification and unit aMC! Identify Measurement aIMC_003! Parameters (3 a,Yaw,Degree(Angle);<CRC><CR><LF> Returns parameter’s identification and unit aC! Identify Measurement aIC_003! Parameters (3 a,Yaw,Degree(Angle);<CR><LF> Returns parameter’s identification and unit...
  • Page 14 V1.3 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR Returns parameter’s identification and unit aM2! Identify Measurement aIM2_003! Parameters (3 a,MagneticHardIronZ,mGauss;<CR><LF> Returns parameter’s identification and unit aMC2! Identify Measurement aIMC2_003! Parameters (3 a,MagneticHardIronZ,mGauss;<CRC><CR><LF> Returns parameter’s identification and unit aC2! Identify Measurement aIC2_003! Parameters (3 a,MagneticHardIronZ,mGauss;<CR><LF>...

  • Page 15: Supported Extended Commands

    V1.3 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR Parameters (6 Returns parameter’s identification and unit Table 3 – Standard SDI-12 v1.4 commands (*) Where t_unit depends on the unit set with aXSTUn! (Celcius or Fahrenheit) 7 Supported Extended Commands Execution of extended SDI-12 commands will return aX_FAIL<CR><LF> in case of error.

  • Page 16: Internal Parameters

    V1.3 TBSCS1 SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR 7.3 Internal parameters Command Description Response Set magnetic declination offset <s>: Sign, + or – aXSMD,sn! aX_OK<CR><LF> <n>: Magnetic declination in degree (range: -90;+90) asn<CR><LF> <s>: Sign, + or – aXGMD! Get magnetic declination value (in degree) <n>:...

  • Page 17: Ordering Information

    SDI-12 COMPASS / INCLINATION SENSOR 8 Ordering Information Part Number Description TBSCS1 TBSCS1, SDI-12 compass sensor / inclinometer with 3m cable Please mention in your order, if you require a different cable length Table 7 – Ordering Information 9 History Version...

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