This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Motion Sensors - Inclinometers category on DigiKey.com
Inclinometer products are designed to measure the orientation of an object with respect to gravity. Typically based on some form of accelerometer, inclinometers are distinguished from general purpose accelerometers by an ability to produce outputs that indicate orientation directly, rather than as measurements of acceleration that require processing to extract orientation information.
SelectionCharacteristics
Specifications to determine which inclinometer is right for your application.
Axis: Identifies the number of orthogonal planes in 3-dimensional space for which a device provides a sensing or input capability.
Measuring Range: Characterizes the limits of an input variable within which a device is capable of making valid measurements.
Sensitivity: The typical change in output code for a set change in input. The change in output for a change in input. For example, a device with a sensitivity of 25mV/o, the output will change by 25mV for every degree of change from 0.
Bandwidth: The frequency range over which the device is designed to operate.
Voltage Rating: Typically this represents the maximum voltage rating to which a device will meet its given specifications. Exceeding this voltage rating may damage the device and other system components.
Output Type: Indicates the type of electrical signal the device provides, such as Analog, SPI, and voltage.
Available Output Types
Analog
The output signal of the device is an analog signal.
Analog, Digital
The output signal of the device can be an analog and/or digital signal.
Analog, SPI
The output signal of the device can be an analog signal and/or an SPI signal.
Current
The output signal of the device is in amps.
Current, CANopen
The output signal of the device can be either of the listed interface protocols.
Current, RS-232
The output signal of the device can be either of the listed interface protocols.
Digital
The output signal of the device is a traditional binary digital signal. Because they are binary, digital signals are either on or off, there is no middle ground.
LAN, Wireless
The output signal of the device can be either of the listed interface protocols.
RS-232 (RS232)
The output signal of the device is an RS 232 signal. RS 232 is a serial interface protocol based off the EIA/TIA-232-E Standards.
RS-485 (RS485)
The output of the device is an RS-485 signal. RS-485 is a differential interface protocol where each data line is paired with a return line. It is based on the TIA-485(-A)/EIA-485 standard. Uses three-state logic which allows it to work with linear bus topologies, while still only using two wires.
Voltage and Current
The output signal of the device can be current and/or voltage.
Voltage
The output signal of the device is in volts.
Voltage, Current, RS-485
The output signal of the device can be any of the listed interface protocols.
Wireless
The output signal of the device is a WIFI signal. WIFI is a protocol based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. WIFI uses low frequency radio waves to transmit data through the air for short distances.
Interface: Indication of which interface(s) or protocol(s) are used by the device to communicate with other components in the system.
Package / Case: Indicates the type of protective case used on an electronic component to allow easy handling, installation, and protection. This selection was determined to be the closest industry standard applicable to the suppliers device packaging. Typically it is best to check the actual dimensions from the datasheet rather than depend on this terminology when designing your circuit.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | SCA830-D07-1 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 551-1053-2-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Murata Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | Sensor Inclinometer ±90° X or Y Axis 6.25Hz Bandwidth 12-SMD Module |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | H6MM |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2131-H6MM-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Rieker Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Sensor Inclinometer ±180° X, Y Axis 0.3Hz ~ 4Hz Bandwidth Module |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | INX360D-F99-U2E2-V15 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 2046-INX360D-F99-U2E2-V15-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Sensor Inclinometer ±360° X Axis Bandwidth Module |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | ADIS16210CMLZ |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 505-ADIS16210CMLZ-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Analog Devices Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Sensor Inclinometer ±180° X, Y, Z Axis 50Hz Bandwidth Module |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | G-NSDOG1-006 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 223-1572-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity Measurement Specialties |
| DESCRIPTION | Sensor Inclinometer ±180° X or Y Axis Bandwidth Module |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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