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Tilt sensor with shock compensation
Sensor specialist FSG presents new PE-MEMS…/GS70 series
tilt angle sensors for monitoring the inclination of construc-
tion machinery and measuring tilt angles on ship platforms,
working platforms or oil and gas rigs.The two-axis devices fea-
ture the proven MEMS technology (micro-electromechanical
measuring systems) and ensure high-precision, redundant
measurements. An additional gyroscope compensates me-
chanical shock. GS70 sensors gauge x-axis and y-axis angles
in a measuring range of ±60° and achieve accuracies between
±0,05° and ±0,3° depending on angle range. The housing is
made from passivated aluminium.The devices are designed
for a temperature range between -40°C and +80°C and meet
all technical safety requirements according to the IEC stand-
ards 61508 (SIL 2) and EN 13849 (PLD). GS70 sensors are
available for cable connection with IP68 ingress protection
or with a plug connector and IP67 ingress protection. A CAN
bus interface supports CANopen and the CANopen safety
protocol for signal output.
Mecosa
is the sole agent for FSG
Fernsteuergeräte in South Africa.
Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 11 257 6100 or
Universal isolator – 400
calibrated measuring ranges
‘When very good is good enough’ – with
this commendation, high-endmanufacturer
Knick presents its new BasicLine isolation
amplifiers which allow for extensive use
in economically sensitive large-volume
installations thanks to an optimised price/
performance ratio.The BL 570 isolator sup-
ports reliable current and voltagemeasure-
ment as well as standard signal conversion.
The multi-talent is also suitable for
measuring bipolar direct currents/voltages
and enables individual adjustment of any
measured voltage ranges between ±20 mV
and ±200 V. Currents up to 100 mA can be measured directly. Larger cur-
rents are picked up via an external shunt resistor. The BL 570 features
more than 400 factory-calibrated switchable measuring ranges that cover
most practical scenarios – readjustments are not necessary. Featuring an
offset correction function, it can even convert signals with an offset into
standard signals. Thanks to an integrated wide-range power supply the
isolator can be operated both at 24 Vdc supplies and 100..230 Vac mains
supplies globally. Strictly concentrating on basic functions, leaving all ex-
tras aside, Knick has tailored BasicLine devices to mechanical engineering
companies that need precise and reliable yet cost-optimised isolators for
large-scale applications. Notwithstanding the attractive price scheme, the
devices feature Knick’s characteristic high level of manufacturing quality
and precision as well as complete galvanic isolation.
Mecosa
is the sole
agent for Knick Elektronische Messgeräte in Southern Africa.
Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 11 257 6100 or email
measure@mecosa.co.zaP ESSURE + LEVEL MEASUREM NT
PE-MEMS…/GS70
series tilt angle
sensors from
FSG with shock
compensation