User manual

User Manual
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Introduction Section 1 :
The Soil Instruments Mems Tiltmeter is based on the Soil Instruments In Place Inclinometer
(IPI) sensor. It is designed for attaching to structures where a larger tilt range (in arc
degrees) is required than can be achieved with EL based sensors.
The use of a MEMS sensor in the Tiltmeter gives a large range with high sensitivity and
relative immunity from the effects of long cable runs. The sensor has on-board temperature
compensation.
The components of the system are identified below.
Label identifying sensitive axis
– in the case pictured the wall
is expected to move outwards
so the sensitive axis is at 90°
to the wall itself
Sensor Body
Mounting bracket to attach
the Tiltmeter to the structure
to be monitored