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US Digital T7 Inclinometer - Now Available with Additional Protocols

View and configure the T7US Digital is pleased to announce the release of two new communication protocols for the T7 absolute inclinometer, which is widely used within the concentrated solar power marketplace.

The versatile T7 is now available with RS485 or Modbus protocols. RS485 communication allows for T7 signals to be transmitted over long distances, along with the ability to network multiple T7's on the same cable run. Modbus allows the T7 to communicate by means of an industry standard protocol to most PLC's offered on the market. The addition of two new T7 communication protocols, along with the existing RS232 and CAN communication, makes the T7 the most easily applied inclinometer on the market. For more information on the inclinometer, visit www.usdigital.com/t7.

T7 Product Features:

  • Full 360 degree range, single axis
  • ±0.1° relative accuracy from 0C to 70C, 0.01° resolution
  • Modbus (RS485 or RS232) option
  • RS485 versions support up to 1000 ft. cable length
  • Multiple unit networking
  • IP-67 rated

T7 pricing starts at $225.00 for single units and $205.00 for 10 units. US Digital products are sold direct for easy ordering and fast shipment.

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US Digital's Supplier Update on Japan

Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Japan in light of the recent tragedy and ongoing challenges. We have had many inquiries regarding product availability and delivery status; US Digital is in communication with all critical suppliers to secure our sources of components and continue to provide customers stable delivery of motion control products.

We currently do not have any products directly affected by supply disruptions from Japan. If at any time deliveries are affected by the supply of components from Japan, a statement will be issued on our website to alert customers.


US Digital featured in E-Drive's 2011 Industry Outlook

US Digital was included in the February/March Issue of E-Drive magazine in a feature titled Industry Leaders Share Their Insight on Growth Areas, Driving Factors and What to Watch for in 2011.

Read about various industry perspectives at www.e-driveonline.com or download the .pdf here.


Best Practices for Motion Control Webinar a Success!

Thank you to all who participated in the October 5th webinar, Best Practices for Motion Control: Stepper Motor and Encoder Selection. For your convenience, the webinar is archived here if you missed the event, or if you want to learn a little more about Stepper Motor and Encoder selection criteria.

Download the webinar (.pdf version).

Feedback on the webinar? Have a topic you want us to cover in a future event? Need more technical info on motor or encoder selection? Email us at feedback@usdigital.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

US Digital would like to thank Design World and Lin Engineering for the opportunity to partner together.

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Introducing The T7

T7US Digital is proud to introduce our latest innovation: the T7 absolute inclinometer. The T7 is an absolute inclinometer utilizing a unique solid-state sensor to give high accuracy tilt readings over a full 360 degree range.

Typical Applications

  • Elevation control of heliostats and PV modules
  • Parabolic trough tracking feedback
  • Fresnel lens tracking feedback
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Product Features

  • Full 360 degree range, single axis
  • ±0.1 degree accuracy from 0C to 70C
  • 0.01 degree resolution
  • Sealed against dust (IP-67 rated)
  • RS232 version allows up to 15 T7s on 100 feet of cable
  • -10 to 70 Degrees C Operating Temperature
  • US Digital CAN version allows up to 64 T7s to be networked
  • USD-CAN supports 700 feet (213 m) maximum cable length

The T7 is available with either a RS232 or USD-CAN interface. The RS232 version supports up to fifteen T7s on a single cable. US Digital's CAN protocol allows a network of up to sixty-four T7s to be connected to a single host. Power for each T7 is supplied over the network cable. The host accesses the T7-CANs through US Digital's low cost CANA-232/CANA-485 adapter module. This module allows the host to access each T7 on the network using simple serial port commands. A Windows demo application is provided for displaying the angles and temperature as well as setting operating modes, orientation, zero position, damping / averaging time, direction, and more for every T7 on the network. Additionally, a Windows DLL gives the user a set of simple functions to read and write data to a network of T7s.

T7 pricing starts at $225.00 for single units and $205.00 for 10 units. US Digital products are sold direct for easy ordering and fast shipment.

View and configure the T7 »


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