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The electronic level is a high-precision
instrument for testing the inclination and
slope relative to a horizontal line or any
given angle.
The readings are expressed by means of
a digital or an analog numeric display in
µm/m (micron for meter), in seconds of
arc, or in µrad (microradians), accor-
ding to choice, and the error values are
displayed very quickly.
The instrument works on a pendulum
principle. A pendulum always hangs ver-
tically, thus allowing measurement of the
displacement relative to the horizontal
base, by means of an inductive position
transducer.
The innovation that applies to all MICRO-
PLAN levels is that the mechanical parts
are contained in a sealed oil-bath, which
provides very good protection against
shocks, for instance during transport or
handling.
Electronic levels are currently used in the
following applications:
> Recording errors of straightness, flat-
ness and parallelism.
> Mounting and levelling of machinery.
> Testing for inclination, twist and flexion
in civil engineering.
rate read-out unit, etc.
