Inclination sensors (QG series)
The QG series of inclination sensors measures angles in 1 or 2 axes. These products are based on robust MEMS technology, in which capacitance differences can be converted into an analogue voltage within a micro-mechanical sensor chip. This analogue voltage is proportional to the angle to which the sensor is exposed. The modular design makes it easy to adapt the sensors to specific requirements.
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Tilt switches (QG series)
A tilt switch is a type of switch that switches at a certain angle as compared to the horizon (similar to the old mercury switch). It is in fact an inclinometer with a switching output. Since gravity serves as a reference maximum mounting freedom is achieved. The tilt switches from DIS Sensors are based on MEMS technology and intelligent microcontroller algorithms. As a result, single or twin axis switches can be implemented with any desired switching angle. The output can be NPN or PNP. A SIL1 / PLc tilt switch for safety applications completes the portfolio. An optional configurator is available to configure the switch (angles, delay times, filtering).
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Acceleration sensors (QG series)
The QG series of acceleration sensors measure acceleration in 1, 2 or 3 axes. These products are based on robust MEMS technology, in which capacitance differences can be converted into an analogue voltage within a micro-mechanical sensor chip. This analogue voltage is proportional to the acceleration to which the sensor is exposed.
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Tilt switches (QG series)
A tilt switch is a type of switch that switches at a certain angle as compared to the horizon (similar to the old mercury switch). It is in fact an inclinometer with a switching output. Since gravity serves as a reference maximum mounting freedom is achieved. The tilt switches from DIS Sensors are based on MEMS technology and intelligent microcontroller algorithms. As a result, single or twin axis switches can be implemented with any desired switching angle. The output can be NPN or PNP. A SIL1 / PLc tilt switch for safety applications completes the portfolio. An optional configurator is available to configure the switch (angles, delay times, filtering).
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Rotary encoders (QR series)
The QR series of rotary encoders enable contact-free measurement of an angular displacement from 0° to 360° without a mechanical stop. Two types of housing are available. The QR30 housing, where the sensor and magnet are mounted separately from each other, and the QR40 housing, where the magnet is integrated into the rotating shaft in the housing.
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Safety sensors
The first concern of the designer or OEM must be to ensure the safety of the user of their machine. This is achieved initially through intrinsically safe design, followed by the use of safety components and control systems, and finally by establishing the proper procedures for commissioning, use, maintenance and ultimately, disposal of the machine.
Safety components
Safety components provide functionalities such as ensuring that the machine stops when a body part gets caught in it, or that a robot adopts a safe speed when a person enters the hazardous zone, or any number of other ‘if…then’ situations. Safety components can therefore be seen as products that respond to an incident in a predefined way.
For every new machine (including existing machines ‘substantially modified’ by maintenance), a risk assessment must be performed to determine where and what kinds of safety components are required. Every specific hazardous situation is examined: what are the consequences, how often and for how long can this situation occur, and what are the options to prevent the danger? Those hazards that have the severest consequences, highest probability of occurring and fewest options for prevention, will require the most reliable safety functionality.
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