Technical Note 11 1(2)

Mechanical Installation

OBJECTIVE

This document gives instructions on the installation of SCA111T, SCA121T, SCA115T and SCA125T
Series inclinometer modules.

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION

VTI Technologies offers a family of inclination measurement modules with various measuring ranges and
two alternative signal interfaces. The module is encapsulated in a metal housing (yellow chromated zinc
casting, protection class IP66).

The function of the sensor is based on change in acceleration (direction of gravity field), so all position
errors or dynamic movements will effect the output signal.

DIMENSIONS AND RECOMMENDED MOUNTING

38

29
14

29
41 13.5
φ4

Figure 1. Dimensions

The sensor module is to be mounted with 2 screws, dimension M4. Mounting torque is 5 ± 1Nm.
Optional mounting bracket mounted with 2 screws, dimension M6. Mounting torque 10 ± 2Nm.

NOTES

• It is important that the module is parallel to the mounting plane and that output equals the supplied zero
value when sensor is in zero position.
• 1° mounting error from measuring plane will increase the cross-axis sensitivity by 1.7 %
• 1° mounting alignment error around the measuring axis will change the output by 17 mg

• The illustrations in Table 1 provide information on how the output of the accelerometer module
behaves under different circumstances when installed. Please note that the part can be rotated around
the measuring axis for optimum mounting location.

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Technical Note 11 2(2)

X-channel Positive inclination Zero position Negative inclination Positive direction

Vout > 2.5 V Vout = 2.5 V Vout < 2.5 V of gravity field
Alternative 1

Alternative 2

Y-channel Positive inclination Zero position Negative inclination Positive direction

Vout > 2.5 V Vout = 2.5 V Vout < 2.5 V of gravity field
Alternative 1

Alternative 2

Z-channel Positive inclination Zero position Negative inclination Positive direction

Vout > 2.5 V Vout = 2.5 V Vout < 2.5 V of gravity field
Alternative 1

Alternative 2

Table 1. Positions

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

For connecting the analogue modules, please see Table 1. The module is equipped with a 30cm “pig tail”
PUR cable and it has 0,14mm2 leads.

Name Function Pigtail wire

color
GND Ground Blue
Vcc Power supply Red
Out Y Output SCA121T, Y-direction Yellow
Out X Output SCA121T, X-direction Green
Out X Output SCA111T (X-direction) White Table 2. Electrical connections

For details on connecting and operating digital modules with RS-485 interface, please see the instruction
manual of digital modules (available on www.vti.fi.).

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