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Version: 11/05
KAS90x_UG_E.doc
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Application manual
Acceleration, inclination and vibration sensor KAS901- (KAS903-) series
Contents
1. Applications ..............................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Tilt and levelling applications ..............................................................................................................................2
1.2 Inclination and angle measuring .........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Acceleration measuring ......................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Vibration measuring ............................................................................................................................................2
2 Characteristics / Technology .....................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Shock resistance of the sensing element ...........................................................................................................2
2.2 Repeatability and long term stability ...................................................................................................................2
2.3 Resolution ...........................................................................................................................................................3
2.4 Reduced sensitivity to vibrations thanks to gas attenuation ...............................................................................3
2.5 Structure of the sensing element ........................................................................................................................3
2.6 Functional principle .............................................................................................................................................3
3 Mechanical mounting.................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Alignment for inclination measuring ....................................................................................................................4
3.1.1: Possibelity 1
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3.1.2: Possibility 2:
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3.1.3: Mounting and output
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3.2 Mounting for acceleration and vibration..............................................................................................................5
3.3 Offset-Alignment .................................................................................................................................................5
3.4 Temperature compensation ................................................................................................................................6
3.5. Inclination in relation to earth gravity g ..............................................................................................................6
