POSITAL has upgraded its Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers (tilt sensors) with enhanced signal processing algorithms, significantly improving their ability to provide accurate tilt measurements under challenging dynamic conditions. While the previous generation of dynamic inclinometers has been successfully used in many applications, the new algorithms offer more reliable performance in complex multi-axis dynamic environments. Applications that will benefit from these advancements include construction and mining machinery, industrial robots, and materials handling systems like forklifts and cranes. They are also suitable for safety systems, such as roll-over avoidance systems in off-road machinery and self-driving vehicles.
Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers are designed for reliable spatial orientation (tilt) measurements in machinery experiencing rapid motion, shock, and vibration. Their exceptional performance stems from a dual-sensor measurement system that combines micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) accelerometers with gyroscopic sensors. This system addresses a key limitation of traditional ‘static’ inclinometers, which rely solely on accelerometers. In these systems, inertial forces occurring during sudden motions can cause measurement errors. By integrating acceleration data with rate-of-rotation measurements from the gyroscopes, the sophisticated signal processing algorithms in Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers accurately correct these errors.
In addition to providing reliable tilt measurements, these instruments can also report accelerations and rates of rotation in three axes. This capability enables additional features, such as monitoring complex motion sequences on container bridges or spreaders.