AXISENSE-G Tilt Sensor CAN J1939-90

Q: What is different about the gyro-stabilized version of the AXISENSE-G tilt sensor

A: The tilt sensor combines a 3-axis micro machined (MEMS) accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. Both sensors’ information is fused to get both, a reliable static accuracy of the orientation and a very good suppression of shocks and short-term acceleration.

Q: What reference is used to measure tilt angle?

A: A perfectly vertical line (aligned with gravity) is the 0° reference for both X & Y

Q: What range of tilt angle can the AXISENSE-G sensor measure?

A: From vertical (0°) to horizontal (±75°) in X or Y direction

Q: How to tell which axis is which?  X from Y?

A: The Y axis is the line from one mounting hole to the other.  The X axis is perpendicular to the Y axis.

Q: What is the angular accuracy?

A: ±0.5° for static and ±1.5° for dynamic over the full range in both axes

Q: What is the operating temperature range?

A: -40 to +85°C  (-40 to +185°F)

Q: Does the sensor provide a temperature output also ?

A: Yes, it’s part of the digital data available

Q: What is the digital resolution for angle and temperature?

A: 12 bits for both

Q: Can the sensor withstand severe shocks and drops?

A: Yes, the AXISENSE-G is rated for a 10,000g shock level

Q: Are there any diagnostics built into the sensor?

A: Yes, alarms for power supply over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature, and sensor element failures have been designed into the software routines.