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Digital Bus In-Place Inclinometer System
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Digital Bus In-Place Inclinometer System
NOTE: This is a legacy and discontinued product not available for order.
Digital Bus In-place MEMS Inclinometer Systems (IPI) are designed to measure lateral movement of inclinometers when remote and continuous monitoring is required.
Overview
NOTE: This is a legacy and discontinued product not available for order.
Each IPI employs MEMS accelerometer sensors housed inside a 31.75 mm (1.25 in.) diameter, water-tight, stainless steel enclosure. The sensor body is rigidly connected to a 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) diameter bay rod which establishes the length of the IPI. Multiple IPIs are assembled with pivots allowing sensing of displacement over discreet, configurable intervals. Wheel assemblies centralize the pivot point and establish the azimuth of each IPI. They are available in sizes to fit 70 mm (2.75 in.) or 85 mm (3.34 in.) O.D. inclinometer casing.
The sensors are read through a connectorized signal cable designed to chain together multiple sensors. A datalogger is used to monitor the deflection of each sensor on the digital bus. If necessary, an alarm can be triggered when movement reaches a threshold rate or magnitude.
Digital Bus In-Place Inclinometer System Specifications
Electrical
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| Range | ±15° |
| Resolution | ±1 arc sec. (±0.0003°) (0.004 mm/m) |
| Non-linearity | ±0.0125% F.S. (±0.002°) (0.03 mm/m) |
| Repeatability | ±0.0125% F.S. (±0.002°) (0.03 mm/m) |
| Sensor | MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Accelerometer – Triaxial |
| Sensor Offset | +/- 0.002 arc deg./deg. C |
| Sensor Sensitivity | +/- 0.013 % of reading/deg. C |
| Supply Voltage | 8 – 15V DC |
| Operating Temp. | -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 to 200m H20 (2 MPa) |
Mechanical
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| Gauge Length | 0.5 – 3 meters |
| Housing Diameter | 31.75 mm (1.25 in.) (sensor) |
| Wheel Assembly | 70 mm (2.75 in.) 85 mm (3.34 in.) |
| Bay Rod Diameter | 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) |
The Digital Bus In-Place Inclinometer System is ideal for monitoring of:
- Stability adjacent to excavations or underground workings
- Dams and embankments
- Landslides
- Deflection of piles, piers, abutments, or retaining walls.
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