ACCUSTAR® ELECTRONIC

CLINOMETER
SPECIFICATIONS
+/-60o total sensing range
CE certified
Analog, digital and PWM outputs
High accuracy / low cost
Lightweight and compact
Rugged plastic housing

The AccuStar® Electronic Clinometer is an extremely

accurate angle measurement device that produces an output
FEATURES signal which corresponds directly to the magnitude and
 ±60o total sensing range direction of angular displacement. Measuring just 2 inches in
 Unipolar or bipolar DC operation diameter, this compact and affordable sensor is ideal where
 Rugged plastic housing high accuracy measurements are required in space restrictive

applications.
18” flying lead termination
The heart of the system is a patented, capacitance-based
sensor with no moving parts. When rotated about its sensitive
APPLICATIONS axis, this unique sensor provides an exceedingly linear variation
 Wheel alignment in capacitance, which is electronically converted into angular
 Construction equipment data. The sensor and low-power CMOS electronics are
 Antenna position encased in a rugged plastic housing ready to install as a system

component or as a stand-alone device.
Robotics

The AccuStar® mounts easily onto any vertical surface using

just two #6 or M3.5 screws. The slot at the base allows for fine
adjustment of the zero angle position after installation. With a
choice of analog, ratiometric, digital (PWM) or serial output
models, the AccuStar® is designed for easy installation and
integration.

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (COMMON)

ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENTAL/MECHANICAL
Total range ±60o Operating temperature range -30o to +65oC
Linear range ±45o Storage temperature range -55o to +65oC
Linearity Temp. coefficient of null 0.008o / o C
o
Null to ±10 0.1o Temp. coefficient of scale factor 0.1% / o C
o o
±10 to 45 ±1% of reading EMC
±45o to 60o Monotonic Emissions EN55022 (CISPR 22) Limit B
Threshold 0.001o Radiated immunity IEC 801-3 Level 3 10V/m
Null repeatability 0.05o Burst transients IEC 801-4 Level 3 (2kV)
IEC 801-2 Level 2
Cross axis error <1% up to 45o Electrostatic discharge
(8 kV air, 6kV contact)
Time constant 0.3 seconds Conducted RF MIL-STD 461D, CS114, Curve 2
Frequency response 0.5Hz @ -3db Cable 18” flying leads, PTFE insulation
RF susceptibility <±2% 0 0

Notes:
All values are nominal unless otherwise noted!
Dimensions are in inch [mm] unless otherwise noted

DIMENSIONS (COMMON)

Dimensions are in inches (mm)

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RATIOMETRIC OUTPUT MODEL

The Ratiometric clinometer is a signal
conditioned sensor that has been designed to
operate like a potentiometer. This is a three wire
device: power; power ground; and signal. The
signal is referenced to power ground. A
regulated power supply is required since the
output is supply dependent. The midscale
output, zero degrees, is 1/2 the supply voltage
while the scale factor is also supply dependent.
With its low power consumption, 0.5 mA, this
device is ideal for battery supplied applications.
The Ratiometric clinometer was designed with
EMI and ESD suppression circuitry on every

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage
+9VDC
(nominal)
Input voltage range +5 to +15VDC
Input current 0.5mA
Scale factor
30mV / degree, ±10%
(@ +9VDC input)
Load resistance (min) 10kΩ
Level output (0o) ½ Vcc
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Red + 5 to +15VDC (regulated)
Black Power ground
Signal output
Yellow
(referenced to power ground)

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ANALOG OUTPUT MODEL

The Analog clinometer is a signal conditioned
sensor which has been designed for dc voltage,
bipolar operation. The clinometer requires a bipolar
supply of ±8 to ±15 VDC and delivers an output of
±3.6 VDC. This device is internally regulated for
various applications. The output scale is fixed at a
nominal 60mV per degree not dependent on the
supply voltage. The Analog clinometer has full EMI
and ESD suppression circuitry on every line.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage (nominal) ±12VDC
Input voltage range ±8 to ±15VDC
Input current 5mA / supply
Scale factor (@ +9VDC input) 60mV / degree, ±10%
Load resistance (min) 10kΩ
Level output (0o) 0 VDC
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Red + 8 to +15VDC
Black Power ground
Gray - 8 to -15VDC
Signal output
Blue
(referenced to power ground)

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DIGITAL PULSE WIDTH OUTPUT MODEL

The Digital Pulse Width clinometer is a signal conditioned
sensor which resolves the angle of tilt to pulses, the length of
which are directly proportional to the angle. When a trigger
pulse is received on trigger 1 or trigger 2 a pulse is sent out
on the corresponding PW1 or PW2 line. Comparing the length
of the two pulses determines the angle of the sensor.
Triggering both lines together allows the user to read Delta
PW which is the difference of PW1 and PW2. The polarity line
will tell the user if the sensor is tilted clockwise, or
counterclockwise. The Digital Pulse Width clinometer was
designed with EMI and ESD suppression circuitry on every
line.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage (nominal) +12VDC
Input voltage range +8 to +15VDC
Input current 5mA
Scale factor (@ +9VDC input) 60µsec / degree, ±10%
Load resistance (min) 10kΩ
Level output (0o) DPW = 0 sec / PW1 = PW2
Trigger pulse (CE version) 10 to 50µsec @50Hz max
PW1 / PW2 0.5 to 5msec
ΔPW 0 to 3.6msec
Polarity High = CW Low = CCW
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Red + 8 to +15VDC
Black Power ground
Brown Trigger 1
Blue Trigger 2
Green Polarity
Gray PW1
White PW2
Yellow ΔPW

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SERIAL DATA OUTPUT MODEL

The Serial clinometer is a signal conditioned
Sensor which resolves the angle of tilt to 16
bits of information plus a polarity bit. This
device was designed to transmit data to a
microcontroller or to an I/O card of a PC
through a three wire interface which will work
at both TTL and CMOS logic levels.
Complete handshaking is used to eliminate
timing and transmission problems. The
standard version operates on a +5 VDC
regulated power supply while an internally
regulated version is available. The Serial
clinometer was designed with EMI and ESD
suppression circuitry on every line.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage (nominal) +5VDC, ±5%
Input current 15mA
Scale factor 1000 counts/degree ±10%
Output CMOS / TTL
Level output (0o) 0 counts
Binary range 16 bits plus 1 bit polarity (serial)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Red +5VDC
Black Power ground
Yellow Data
White Request / Hold
Gray Ready / Wait

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ORDERING INFORMATION

Mounting Flange
Model Part Number
Orientation
Ratiometric Vertical 02110002-000
Ratiometric Horizontal 02110102-000
Analog Vertical 02111002-000
Analog Horizontal 02111102-000
Digital Vertical 02112002-000
Digital Horizontal 02112102-000
Serial Vertical 02113002-000
Serial Horizontal 02113102-000

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