File Name
Tilt Beam
Resource Type
Brochure| Language | Version | Download |
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| English | ICB0008U |
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Tilt Beam
MEMS Tilt Beams measure differential movements in structures and consist of a MEMS sensor mounted on a rigid, fibreglass beam.
Overview
MEMS Tilt Beams measure differential movements in structures and consist of a MEMS sensor mounted on a rigid, fibreglass beam. The beam is mounted on anchor bolts set into the structure. They can be installed on any structure by joining together lengths of beams and are extremely accurate in generating movement profiles over long distances. Readings are taken with a manual readout by connecting at the end of the single cable linking all the bussed beams, or with a data logger at a remote monitoring station. Site specific, near-real time monitoring software is available.
TILT BEAM SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| Range | ±30° |
| Resolution (digital) | ±0.0002° (0.004 mm/m)1 |
| Non-linearity (digital) | ±0.0125% F.S. (±0.002°) (0.03 mm/m) |
| Repeatability (digital) | ±0.0125% F.S. (±0.002°) (0.03 mm/m) |
| Sensor | MEMS (Micro-Electro- Mechanical Systems) Accelerometer, Uniaxial |
| Operating Temp. | -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
FIBREGLASS BEAM (MOUNTING BRACKETS INCLUDED)
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| Beam Dimensions | 51 X 51 mm (2 X 2 in.) |
| Gauge Length | 1, 2 or 3 m (3, 5, 10 ft.) |
Tilt Beams are commonly used for:
- Monitoring the effects of tunnelling and excavating on nearby buildings and other structures.
- Monitoring the movement of tunnel walls and railway tracks.
- Monitoring the stability of structures where slope instability is occurring.
- Monitoring the deflection of bridges and beams under load.
MEMS Horizontal Tilt Beam
| ITEM | PART # |
| Digital Bus Output, 0.5m Tiltbeam | IC6018B-0.5M |
| Digital Bus Output, 1.0m Tiltbeam | IC6018B-1.0M |
| Digital Bus Output, 1.5m Tiltbeam | IC6018B-1.5M |
| Digital Bus Output, 2.0m Tiltbeam | IC6018B-2.0M |
| Digital Bus Output, 3.0m Tiltbeam | IC6018B-3.0M |
MEMS Vertical Tilt Beam
| ITEM | PART # |
| Digital Bus Output, 0.5m Tiltbeam | IC6083B-0.5M |
| Digital Bus Output, 1.0m Tiltbeam | IC6083B-1.0M |
| Digital Bus Output, 1.5m Tiltbeam | IC6083B-1.5M |
| Digital Bus Output, 2.0m Tiltbeam | C6083B-2.0M |
| Digital Bus Output, 3.0m Tiltbeam | IC6083B-3.0M |
Readouts & Data Loggers
| ITEM | PART # |
| Rugged Handheld PC | IC32000-NAUTIZ |
| Digital Interface for Rugged Handheld PC with Software | ELGL4010 |
| RSTAR DT2485 DT-Bus Data Logger | DT2485 |
| FlexDAQ Dataloggers and RSTAR Affinity Dataloggers |
Accessories
| Tiltbeam Installation Kit, Expandable Anchor Kit | IC6020 |
| Tiltbeam Installation Kit, Expandable Anchor Kit | IC6021 |
| Top Cable with Male M12, 5m | IC6050-M-5M |
| Top Cable with Male M12, 10m | IC6050-M-10M |
| Top Cable with Male M12, 20m | IC6050-M-20M |
| M12 Cable Plug Female | IC6050-F-Plug |
| Top Cable with Female M12, 5m | IC6050-F-5M |
| Top Cable with Female M12, 10m | IC6050-F-10M |
| Top Cable with Female M12, 20m | IC6050-F-20M |
| M12 Cable Plug Male | IC6050-M-Plug |
| Extension Cable, Male-Female M12 – 5m Sensor to Sensor | IC6030-5M |
File Name
MEMS Tilt Beam Installation and User Manual
Resource Type
Manual| Language | Version | Download |
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| English | ICM0065C |
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Speak with an Expert
I’m very happy with the quality of the instrumentation and technical support from RST, as always. They worked with us from the initial stages of the project to ensure that we were fully prepared and equipped to use the RSTAR network for the first time. They delivered everything within the tight project time frame to ensure that there were no delays on site, and the submersible tilt meters looked like new even after over twelve months of being submerged in Thames water!
-Richard Lipscombe, BEng (Hons), Director & Principle Consultant - RL Geotechnical Ltd
