Containing an infrared LED and photo transmitter, the DS Series tilt-sensor switch uses photo-interrupter contacts rather than standard contacts to offer greater reliability compared with traditional ...

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An inclination or tilt sensor provides angular-tilt information relative to gravitational force. This information can then be used to change the characteristics of the device. For example, tilt ...

The DSA01 combination tilt/sensor switch is triggered when tilted beyond ±10° of the horizontal axis. The environmentally friendly SPST switch contains no mercury, features a sealed body construction, ...

Let’s talk about tilt sensors for a second. The simplest tilt sensors – the dead simplest – are a few ball bearings rolling around in a small metal can. When the can is tilted, the balls roll into a ...