Joral LLC announces a G-force compensated inclinometer that provides feedback for pitch, yaw, and roll. The new technology uses sensor fusion, which is the combining of more than one complementary sensing method. The new Joral SGAM and DGAM incline sensors take input by a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer to provide a 3-axis output for X, […]
How do sensors make a smart crane safer?
Watching a crane operator elevate and transport a heavy load over a significant distance to a precise location with an articulated crane is always a fascinating and thought-provoking activity. With today’s concerns about job safety, how is safety handled in this process? Safety begins with the skill of the crane operator but today’s sensors and […]
New Canfield Connector inclinometer sensor enhances measurement accuracy, safety
Canfield Connector, Youngstown, Ohio has released a new series of electrical sensors that provide efficiency and accuracy to angle measurement in heavy equipment, solar power, construction and other applications. The new Electrical Inclinometer Sensor or (EiS) series instruments measure the slope, tilt or elevation of an object with respect to gravity by using intelligence to […]
What functions do sensors provide to drones?
Depending on the type of drone and its function, there can be a few essential sensors or an extensive number of sensors on board. Whether the drones are civilian or military craft, the sensors fall roughly into three categories: Make Them Fly, Make Them Work and Diagnose & Prevent Problems. Make Them Fly An inertial […]
Inclinometers guarantee reliable tilt measurements for mobile machines
POSITAL has introduced new versions of its TILTIX inclinometers that can provide reliable tilt measurement for moving equipment. These new devices use a combination of electro-mechanical gyroscopes and accelerometers to provide accurate measurements, even if the instruments are subject to strong accelerations. POSITAL’s TILTIX inclinometers rely on monitoring the effect of gravity on a tiny […]
Posital inclinometers feature dynamic load compensation
Posital has introduced new versions of its Tiltix inclinometers that can provide reliable tilt measurement for moving equipment. These new devices use a combination of electro-mechanical gyroscopes and accelerometers to provide accurate measurements, even if the instruments are subject to strong accelerations. Posital’s Tiltix inclinometers rely on monitoring the effect of gravity on a tiny […]
Robust and low cost inclinometers
POSITAL is expanding their TILTIX family of inclinometers with a new line of lower cost, lower resolution instruments. These new tilt sensors will have an accuracy of ±0.5° and a resolution of 0.01°. (By comparison, current models have an accuracy of 0.1°.) For many slope or tilt monitoring applications in cranes, construction equipment, agricultural machinery […]
MEMS Tilt Sensors Target Construction and Industrial Markets
With the launch of its MTLT series of Inclination and Tilt Sensors, MEMSIC Inc., adds a new family of sensors to its microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensor portfolio. The first three family members in the series, the MTLT110S-R, MTLT105S-R and MTLT105D-R are currently available for evaluation. All three IP67-rated inclinometers have an integrated RS-232 interface, flying […]
Round, Compact Tilt Sensor
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology provides sensors for many applications. However, it does have competition. Jewell Instruments says its RMIW Emerald series inclinometer family, the newest member of its force balanced tilt technology products, delivers higher precision than comparable MEMS sensors. In addition to its round compact footprint, the single-axis sensor has several mounting and electrical output […]
Inclination Sensor Delivers 360-Degree Measurement Range
An inclination sensor that provides the angle of an object in relation to the gravitational field of the Earth can be useful in a game console to understand the orientation of the joystick. A more critical application is measuring the angle of the boom of a crane to prevent the crane from tipping over. In […]
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