SCA111T and SCA121T Series
Stand Alone Inclinometer
Single or Dual Axis Analog Output
FEATURES
BENEFITS
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Silicon 3D MEMS sensor
0,1 ° accuracy
Resolution < 0,001 °
Operating temperature range -40...+85 °C
Long term stability < 0,02 °
Shock resistance >20 000 g
Sensing element -3 dB @ 18 Hz
Main dimensions: 30x30x13 mm size, single or dual axis
Voltage output
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Excellent long term stability
Sensing element controlled frequency response
Outstanding shock durability
Harsh environment robustness
APPLICATIONS
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Platform tilt measurement
Equipment and instrument condition monitoring
Inclination based position measurement
Rotational orientation measurement (dual axis)
RoHS compatible
For customised product please contact VTI Technologies
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ
Max.
Units
Unregulated or
regulated ratiometric
7
4.75
16
5
35
5.25
V
V
Applies to: -D02, -D03, -D07
Applies to: -D04, -D05
Supply voltage
Current consumption
Output load
5
mA
kΩ
nF
Resistive
10
Capacitive
20
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Condition
SCA111T-D02 SCA121T-D03 SCA121T-D07 SCA111T-D04 SCA121T-D05
Units
Measuring range (1
°
± 30
7 ...35
X
± 90
7 ...35
X-Y
± 30
7 ...35
X-Y
± 90
± 90
5 ± ±0.2
X-Y
Supply voltage
5 ± 0.25
V
Measuring axis
Offset (2, 5
Offset zero point error (5
(see “Directions”)
Output at 0 °
X
2.5
1
2.5
1
2.5
2.5
2.5
V
°
Max. deviation
1
1
1
0…70 °C
-25...85 °C
± 0.2
± 0.6
± 0.2
± 0.6
± 0.2
± 0.6
± 0.2
± 0.6
± 0.2
± 0.6
°
°
Offset temperature error
Sensitivity
Sine of inclination
70
35
70
35
35
mV/°(@offset pos.)
0…70 °C
-25...85 °C
-±08 000±03
-102 000±02
-±08 000±03
-102 000±02
-±08 000±03
-102 000±02
-±08 000±03
-102 000±02
-±08 000±03
-102 000±02
%
%
Sensitivity temperature error (5
Nonlinearity
Sinus output
0.1
18
3
N/A
18
0.1
18
3
N/A
18
N/A
18
°
(3
Frequency response –3 dB
Cross-axis sensitivity (4
Hz
%
3
3
3
Typical values unless otherwise specified.
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
The measuring range is limited by the sensitivity and offset.
Offset specified as Output @ 0 °.
The frequency response is determined by the sensing element’s internal gas damping.
The output has true DC (0 Hz) response.
Note 4
Note 5
The cross-axis sensitivity determines how much inclination, perpendicular to the measuring
axis, couples to the output.
For optimum zero point accuracy, mounting angle of the part can be adjusted.
MEASURING DIRECTIONS
X-axis
Y-axis
Mounting position 1
Mounting position 1
(Horizontal)
Mounting position 2
Mounting position 2
(Vertical)
Earth’s gravity
Negative incl.,
Zero position,
Positive incl.
Deviation
Deviation
Positive incl.,
Zero position,
Negative incl.
Figure 1. Positions
Notes:
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It is important that the part is parallel to the mounting plane, and that the output equals the zero value when sensor is in zero position.
Zero position: Please note the picture above which provides information on how the output of the accelerometer behaves in different
circumstances when assembled. Please also note that you can rotate the part around the measuring plane for optimum mounting location.
Rev. 3 / 1 Nov 2005
VTI Technologies reserves the right to modify this specification without prior to notice.