ICS / Industrial inclination systems
Single-axis and dual-axis inclination sensors for solar tracking, mobile machinery and precision leveling. Start with the mounting axis, motion profile and controller interface.
Five industrial product families
ICS-DUAL / Static leveling
Specify gravity-referenced inclination measurement for solar tracking, stationary platforms and machine leveling. Match the mounting orientation before selecting the angle range.
ICS-DYN / Moving machinery
Reduce motion-induced apparent tilt with a six-axis accelerometer and gyroscope fusion architecture. Define vibration, acceleration and response time using the actual machine duty cycle.
ICS-PREC / Precision alignment
Build a precision tilt specification around the full error budget. Compare MEMS and force-balanced sensing options using traceable calibration and the intended measurement bandwidth.
ICS-GEO / Long-term monitoring
Plan a horizontal or vertical tilt-beam network for structural monitoring. Define reference stability, spacing, sampling and network topology before choosing the bus hardware.
ICS-DSP / Sensor + readout
Pair pitch / roll sensing with a readable in-cab display and configurable alarms. Agree the sensor interface, alarm behavior and installation wiring as one kit.
Static MEMS or gyro-compensated dynamic?
Start with ICS-DUAL for solar trackers, platform leveling and stationary machinery. For micro-tilt monitoring, review ICS-PREC or ICS-GEO and the temperature error budget.
Review ICS-DYN for moving excavator booms, loader buckets and vehicles. Sensor fusion reduces apparent tilt from motion; validate dynamic error, bandwidth and recovery against your duty cycle.
Inclinometer vs. accelerometer: understand the difference →
Replacing an existing unit? Start with the interface checklist →
Analog & digital output
Compare dual-channel 4–20 mA, 0–5 V / 0–10 V, RS485 Modbus RTU, CANopen and SAE J1939. Specify supply, scaling, update rate and connector pinout together.
Send your integration requirements →A matching angle range is the beginning. Review mounting holes, zero direction, supply, pinout and protocol behavior before approving a replacement.
Six engineering starting points
ICS-DYN / Application review
Frame, boom, stick and bucket locations; dynamic motion, controller mapping and harness scope.
Review this installation brief →ICS-DUAL / Application review
Rotation reference, stow angles, temperature window and preconfigured interfaces for repeatable row installation.
Review this installation brief →ICS-GEO / Application review
Horizontal beams or vertical IPI segments, logger mapping, cable power and a stable survey reference.
Review this installation brief →ICS-DUAL / Application review
Separate stationary leveling from motion measurement, and define installation axes and the machine control requirements.
Review this installation brief →ICS-DYN / Application review
Define roll/pitch, acceleration, mounting, salt exposure and the selected controller interface.
Review this installation brief →ICS-PREC / Application review
Specify the measurement datum, thermal stability, error budget and calibration scope before choosing resolution.
Review this installation brief →Engineering questions before the RFQ
A static MEMS inclinometer estimates angle from gravity measured by an accelerometer. Motion acceleration can also enter that measurement. Dynamic designs combine accelerometer and gyroscope data with a defined fusion algorithm. Read the working principle guide.
No. Resolution is the smallest reported increment. Absolute accuracy also includes zero offset, nonlinearity, cross-axis effects and temperature drift. Request the calibration conditions and error budget.
Send axis count, range, accuracy, motion, interface, environment and quantity. Prototype and OEM prices, accessory compatibility and delivery are confirmed by quotation.
Specify relay ratings, fault behavior and the machine control design. An alarm display is not automatically a certified anti-rollover or hydraulic safety system.
Send the installation brief
Start with the measurement family and the six engineering field groups below. You can also request a specific integration document or project package.
