Optical inclinometer A2T

single-axisdigitalanalog

resolution field programmable Low power drain of 18.5 mA max., and 2.5 mA in sleep mode Field programmable parameters such as setting zero position point (free demo software provided) EEPROM stores downloadable parameters 9,600 baud default data rate adjustable up to 115K baud Multi-turn mode (note: power must be maintained to prevent reset to zero) Simple, low cost Product Description The A2T is a single axis, digital gravity angle sensor. The A2T serves as a full 360° range absolute tilt sensing programmable level with either digital or analog output. Internally, a rotary bar-coded disk is mounted to a weighted gravity-driven wheel. A micro-controller strobes an LED to transfer the bar code image onto an optical linear array which decodes the tilt angle. Magnetic damping provides a fast response and settling time. An internal EEPROM stores field programmable parameters such as resolution, zero position, direction swap, and mode. The A2T communicates over an RS485 style serial bus utilizing US Digital's SEI (Serial Encoder Interface), which allows for simple, quick, and convenient networking of multiple SEI devices on a single network. PLCs, motion controllers, and computers can also reside on the SEI bus by using US Digital's SEI to USB interface device.