TrueTilt™ Dual Axis Wide Range Electrolytic Tilt Sensor
Part Number: 0717-4318-99
Operating Specifications 1
| Operating range | ±60° |
| Linear Range | ±25° |
| Axes of Measurement | 2 |
| Linearity (±50°) | ≤6% |
| Linearity (±20°) | ≤1% |
| Repeatability | ≤0.1° |
| Resolution | ≤0.003° |
| Null Offset | ≤5° |
| Cross Axis (Roll) Sensitivity | ≤0.025° per degree |
| Long-Term Stability/Drift | ≤0.1° |
| Null Temperature Coefficient2 | ≤0.006° per °C |
| Scale Temperature Coefficient | 0.1% per °C |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 85 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -55 °C to 125 °C |
| Null Impedance | 40 kΩ |
| Time Constant (63.2% of final output) | ≤100 ms |
| Materials | Magnetic metals |
| Maximum Current at Null | 0.2 mA (continuous) |
Physical Characteristics
| Height (including leads) | 18.8 mm (0.740”) |
| Diameter (cap) | 8.26 mm (0.325”) |
| Diameter (flange) | 14.2 mm (0.360”) |
| Lead Spacing (center to center) | 2.54 mm (0.100”) |
| Lead Diameter | 0.48 mm (0.019”) |
| Lead Length | 5.08 mm (0.200”) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
Benefits
- Very low power consumption
- Extremely long life
- Minimal drift over lifetime compared to MEMS devices
- Excellent resolution and repeatability
- Superior performance in extreme temperatures and environments
- Excellent customer support
- Manufactured in the United States of America
Functional Diagram
Description
The 0717-4318-99 TrueTilt™ dual axis, wide range electrolytic tilt sensor has a robust, all metal construction providing durability while maintaining superior tolerances and sensor to sensor performance. It is an economical tilt sensor ideal for a versatile range of applications in many markets.
This is a passive sensor that requires signal conditioning electronics to provide an output. For a list of compatible signal conditioners, see the Related Products section on page 2.
Applications
- Recreational vehicle leveling (also known as an RV, caravan, camper van, or motorhome)
- Construction machinery and equipment
- Railway monitoring
- Mobile satellite positioning
- Agricultural machinery and equipment
Linear and Operating Range Behavior
Certifications and Ratings
RoHS Compliant
1See application note AN1002 for operating specification definitions.
2See application note AN1001 for a description of temperature compensation.