TS-2312-R03 Series

Modbus Single Axis Inclinometer

Technical Manual V1.0

FEATURES

• Single Axis Inclination Measurement

• Resolution: 0.02°

• Power Supply: 9-36V

• Size: 2.165 × 1.46 × 0.95 inch / 55 × 37 × 24 mm

• Highest Accuracy: 0.2°

• Measurement Range: ±180°, CAN Output

• IP67 Protection Level

APPLICATIONS

• Industrial Automatic Leveling

• Medical Instruments

• Photovoltaic Automatic Tracking

• Tower Tilt Monitoring

• Special Valve

• Oil Drilling Equipment

• Industrial Converter

• Lifting Equipment Inclination Control

DESCRIPTION

The TS-2312-R01, developed and manufactured by AIT Sensing, is a cost-effective single-axis inclinometer. It offers CAN digital output. It incorporates a well-established industrial-grade MEMS accelerometer, with a measurement range of ±180° and a maximum accuracy of 0.2°. The operating temperature range extends from −40°C to +85°C.

Compact and lightweight, the TS-2312-R01 is well-suited for applications with space constraints. It converts variations in the static gravity field into changes in the inclination angle, and directly provides the horizontal inclination value digitally.

This inclinometer has numerous advantages, such as low cost, minimal temperature drift, ease of use, and strong anti-interference capabilities. Thus, it is an ideal choice for inclination measurement in industries like photovoltaic power generation, pan-tilt control, and tower monitoring.

During installation, users can employ the AIT serial port debugging assistant tool or AIT test and calibration software for on-site calibration. This helps correct any angle misalignment at the installation site.

SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1 Electrical & Performance Parameters

*Resolution: The smallest change value of the measured value that the sensor can detect and distinguish within the measurement range.

*Accuracy: The root mean square error of the actual angle and the sensor measuring angle for multiple (≥16 times) measurements.

ELECTRICAL INTERFACE

Figure 2. CAN BUS Wiring Diagram

DEBUGGING SOFTWARE

You can download the serial debugging assistant directly on the official website (technical service -> download area), or you can use the more convenient and intuitive host computer software.

TS-2312-R01 supporting serial port debugging software can connect the inclination sensor on the computer to display the angle. The software debugging interface is shown in the figure below. Using the tilt angle to debug the host computer, you can conveniently display the current X direction tilt angle, and you can also modify and set other parameters.

Operation Steps:

1. Correctly connect the serial port hardware of the inclinometer and connect the power supply.

2. Select the computer serial port and baud rate and click to connect to the serial port.

3. Click Start, the current tilt angle of the inclinometer in the X direction will be displayed on the screen.

Figure 3. Software Debugging Interface

INSTALLATION

The correct installation method can avoid measurement errors. When installing the sensor, please do the following: First of all, make sure that the sensor mounting surface is completely close to the measured surface, and the measured surface should be as level as possible. There should be no included angles as shown in Figure A and Figure C. The correct installation method is shown in Figure B and Figure D.

Secondly, the bottom line of the sensor and the axis of the measured object cannot have an angle as shown in Figure E, and the bottom line of the sensor should be kept parallel or orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the measured object during installation. This product can be installed horizontally or vertically (vertical installation needs to be customized), and the correct installation method is shown in Figure F.

Finally, the mounting surface of the sensor and the surface to be measured must be tightly fixed, smooth in contact, and stable in rotation, and measurement errors due to acceleration and vibration must be avoided.

2. The bottom edge of the sensor cannot form an angle with the rotation axis of the measured object (Figure E: Wrong). Keep the sensor bottom edge parallel or orthogonal to the measured rotation axis (Figure F: Correct). This product supports horizontal installation; vertical installation requires customized order.

3. The sensor mounting base and measured surface must be tightly fixed with full smooth contact to avoid measurement deviation caused by acceleration or vibration.

DIMENSIONS

Outline Dimensions

Figure 4. Outline Dimensions

PCB Dimensions

The length and width may have an error of ±1mm, please refer to the actual product.

Figure 5. PCB Dimensions

Table 3 Mechanical Specifications

AIT Sensing Inc.

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