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Instruction Manual 

 

DPG-Series Inclinometer

 

 

MEAS Deutschland GmbH 

www.meas-spec.com     

phone: +49-(0)231-9740-0 

Hauert 13, D-44227 Dortmund, Germany  

10 of 15 

fax: +49-(0)231-9740-20 

July 2015 

 

 

Interface 

6.1  Digital Output RS232 

For digital communication, the standardized RS 232-Interface (V24) is used in duplex mode. 
After startup the sensor transmits the angle values in degrees (°) continuously. 

6.1.1 

Electrical Levels 

   RS232: 

 

PARAMETER 

TEST  

CONDITIONS 

MAX 

TYP

(†)

 

MIN 

UNIT 

V

OH

 High-level output voltage 

D

OUT

 at R

L

 = 3 k

 

to GND, D

IN

 = 

GND 

 

V

OL

 Low-level output voltage 

D

OUT

 at R

L

 = 3 k

 

to GND, D

IN

 = VCC 

−5 

−9 

 

I

IH

 High-level input current 

V

I

 = VCC 

200 

15 

 

µA 

I

IL

 Low-level input current 

V

I

 at 0 V  

 

 

−1

−20

µA 

I

OS

(‡)

 Short-circuit output current 

Vcc = 5.5 V, V

O

 = 0 V 

60 

±

10 

60 

mA 

O

 Output resistance 

Vcc, V+, and V− = 0 V, V

O

 = 

±

2 V 

300 

 

 

 

(†) TA = 25

°

C. 

(‡) Short-circuit durations should be controlled to prevent exceeding the device absolute power-dissipation ratings, and no more 
      than one output 

6.1.2 

Interface parameter for all NS–xx/DPG2–RUx (except NS–30/DPG2-RUN) 

Baud rate: 

9600 Baud 

Format:  

ASCII, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 

String length:  22 byte 

Layout: 

< D0 ... D21> 

 

D0 ... D10     = “X=±xx.xxx“, <CR>, <LF> 

 

 

with D2  =  sign (+ or -) 

 

 

with D5  =  point 

 

D11 ... D21 

= “Y=±xx.xxx“, <CR>, <LF> 

 

 

with D13 = sign (+ or -) 

 

 

with D16 = point 

6.1.3 

Interface parameter for NS–30/DPG2–RUN 

Baud rate: 

9600 Baud 

Format:  

ASCII, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 

String length:  20 byte 

Layout: 

< D0 ... D19> 

 

D0 ... D9    

= “X=±xx.xx“, <CR>, <LF> 

 

 

with D2  =  sign (+ or -) 

 

 

with D5  =  point 

 

D10 ... D19 

= “Y=±xx.xx“, <CR>, <LF> 

 

 

with D12 = sign (+ or -) 

 

 

with D15 = point 

… 
X=+00.430 
Y=-00.084 
… 

Example: 

Example: 

… 
X=+00.43 
Y=-00.08 
… 

Summary of Contents for DPG Series

Page 1: ...al DPG Series Inclinometer MEAS Deutschland GmbH www meas spec com phone 49 0 231 9740 0 Hauert 13 D 44227 Dortmund Germany 1 of 15 fax 49 0 231 9740 20 July 2015 Instruction Manual DPG Series Inclinometer Version 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...tion 6 5 3 Measurement 6 5 4 Mounting 6 5 5 Mechanical data 6 5 6 Dimensions 7 5 7 Label information 8 5 8 Cable and configuration 8 5 9 Connecting to a PC using an RS 232 interface 9 6 Interface 10 6 1 Digital Output RS232 10 6 1 1 Electrical Levels 10 6 1 2 Interface parameter for all NS xx DPG2 RUx except NS 30 DPG2 RUN 10 6 1 3 Interface parameter for NS 30 DPG2 RUN 10 6 2 Programming commands...

Page 3: ...ic excitation and readout of the cell signal digital linearization temperature compensation outputs RS232 voltage 2 2 Type and order codes Required type of product can be ordered by use of one of the following part numbers Type Measurement angle Output Supply Order number NS 5 DPG2 RUD 5 RS232 voltage 7 30 VDC G NSDPG2 003 NS 10 DPG2 RUG 10 RS232 voltage 7 30 VDC G NSDPG2 001 NS 15 DPG2 RUG 15 RS2...

Page 4: ...te an inclinometer beyond the maximum angular sensing range or threshold Irreparable damage may occur 4 Do not exceed the maximum fastening torque for the mounting screws as the base plate may become warped and or irreparably damaged 5 Use detergents free of solvents or acid for cleaning of the housing 6 Avoid direct solar radiation 7 Recommended tightening torque of cable gland 3 0 5 Nm should be...

Page 5: ... to the sensitive axis The chamber is partially filled with an electrolytic liquid When an alternating voltage is passed between two electrodes the electric current will create a dispersed field By tilting the sensor and thereby reducing the level of liquid it is possible to confine this stray field Because of the constant specific conductivity of the electrolytes a variance of resistance is forme...

Page 6: ...ation Prior to installation please check for all connection and mounting instructions to be complied with Please also observe the general rules and regulations on low voltage technical devices Avoid shock and vibration during measurement as these could adulterate the measurement results Inclination sensors that base on a fluidic measurement principle are optimal for static measurements and suitabl...

Page 7: ... 49 0 231 9740 0 Hauert 13 D 44227 Dortmund Germany 7 of 15 fax 49 0 231 9740 20 July 2015 5 6 Dimensions The mechanical dimensions of the module are shown in Fig 5 2 Fig 5 2 Top and lateral views with dimensions of the inclinometer with metric cable screw reference edge parallel to x axis ...

Page 8: ...s YY shows the year of production 2011 11 WW the week of the production and NNNNN the unique number for identification and traceability 5 8 Cable and configuration The inclinometer is delivered with a cable of approximately 1 m length Type of cable LiYCY 6x0 14mm 2 Conductor resistance 131 Ohm km Capacity 90pF m at 1kHz Following configuration cable color scheme is in use Cable color Name Descript...

Page 9: ...of NS xx DPG2 x Sub D connector 9 pins Pin 2 RxD white Ub supply positive power supply use ext supply via battery accu or power pack Pin 3 TXD brown Out output analogue voltage output signal x axis Pin 5 GND green Outy output analogue voltage output signal y axis yellow GND supply negative power supply ground use ext supply via battery accu or power pack grey RxD input Rx RS232 digital serial sign...

Page 10: ...VI at 0 V 1 5 20 0 µA IOS Short circuit output current Vcc 5 5 V VO 0 V 60 10 60 mA ΩO Output resistance Vcc V and V 0 V VO 2 V 300 Ω TA 25 C Short circuit durations should be controlled to prevent exceeding the device absolute power dissipation ratings and no more than one output 6 1 2 Interface parameter for all NS xx DPG2 RUx except NS 30 DPG2 RUN Baud rate 9600 Baud Format ASCII 8 data bits 1 ...

Page 11: ... temporary Start continuous output of values S X 01 234 CR LF Y 00 007 CR LF X Starts the continuous output of angle results or raw values mode temporary Version and serial number V DPL2 V1 8 0 CR LF SN 123456789 CR LF Output of SW Version and serial number use in stopped mode only Read one value R X 01 234 CR LF Y 00 007 CR LF Output of 1 complete string 1 x value and 1 y value only in stopped mo...

Page 12: ...ffset displacement Set lowpass filter M f M f Input filter settings with count f 0 7 other characters were answered with E see item 1 below Set output rate O o O o Set output rate with count o 1 6 other characters were answered with E see item 2 below Show internal settings O123 M123 CR LF OffX 00 000 OffY 00 000 CR LF Erase Cycl SegF 00255 CR LF O123 internal setting of output rate in 10ms M123 i...

Page 13: ...rrent value 127 old out value 128 8 9 reserved undefined Above calculation was made every 10ms For example of time response see chapter 7 2 3 Step response NS 15 DPG2 RUG 2 Set output rate strings per second 1 string contains x and y value with count o 1 40ms 25Hz 2 100ms 10Hz default 3 250ms 4Hz 4 500ms 2Hz 5 1000ms 1Hz 6 2000ms 0 5Hz 0 7 8 9 not defined 6 2 3 Step response filtering NS 15 DPG2 R...

Page 14: ...s per axis IEC EN 60068 2 6 Vibration loading 10 to 150 Hz 2 5mm amplitude 5g const acceleration 1 octave minute 20 cycles per axis IEC EN 60068 2 14 Thermo shock THigh 85 C TLow 40 C medium air air Tdwell 15min Tchange 30sec 100 cycles IEC EN 61000 6 2 Interference resistance industry IEC EN 61000 6 4 Emitted interference industry 7 2 Periodical Testing The periodical testing is done every 3 year...

Page 15: ... has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate however no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Furthermore this information does not convey to the purchaser of such devices any license under the patent rights to the manufacturer Measurement Specialties Inc reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product herein Measurement Specialties Inc makes no warrant...

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