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Redundant inclination detection up to PLd for mobile machines
When heavy loads are moved from A to B in crane and lifting technology or in industrial trucks, safe position of the machine is crucial. To prevent tipping, the inclination of mobile machines must always be detected even on rough terrain, on construction sites or in factory traffic. The inclination is an important parameter for the calculations of the load torque limiting system. Sensor and measurement specialist SIKO is presenting the redundant IKM360R inclination sensor for reliable detection of inclinations up to a performance level of PLd.
The IKM360R is a redundant inclination sensor according to CAT3, which was specially developed for use in mobile machines and is based on the PURE.MOBILE sensor platform from SIKO. It complies with the applicable regulations of EN ISO 13849 and can therefore be used in safety-critical applications up to performance level PLd. In addition, the sensor was specially designed according to the applicable regulations for crane and lifting technology as well as for industrial trucks. For example, it is temperature-compensated over the entire measuring range. In addition to an accuracy of ±0.2° and a resolution of 0.001°, the sensor provides excellent temperature stability in the range between -40 …+85° C. Optionally, the IKM360R can be used as a 1-axis variant with a measuring range of 0…360° or as a 2-axis variant with a measuring range of -80… 90°.
Robust and durable
Thanks to its particularly robust design and high resistance, engineers have additional leeway in integrating the sensor. The housing made of reinforced plastic provides cost advantages and protects the sensor from the harsh environmental conditions in mobile machines. Thanks to the high degree of protection of IP67 and IP6K9K, the hermetically sealed sensor electronics (condensation permissible) and the high UV resistance, the sensor can be installed into a vehicle without special protective measures. It also has a high EMC compatibility and is compliant with UN ECE R10.