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Angon Angle Sensors
ROV Networks Unique Angle sensor
This is an amazing device The Angon sensor has no moving parts and is exactly as seen in the photographs. Supplied inside an oil filled tube for subsea applications. The sensor has been tested down to 500mtrs but we have no reason to believe greater depths will cause a problem.

The units are based on existing sensors modified to provide a temperature calibrated output in RS232 or +-10Vdc. The serial data stream is a comma seperated ASCII output.
The sensor is fixed at each end of the wire and as the wire bends through up to 180 degrees, the angle is output as an analogue or digital signal dependent on model. What makes the item even more interesting is that it can measure angles independently in both planes. It can thus give X and Y angles on any moving hinge, Chain or ball joint.



As can be seen from the photgraph below, the angle is the sum of all the angles within the sensor. So any lateral offset between the ends of the sensor are ignored. Angles of over +-180 degrees can be measured in both planes.

Meant for rugged environments when reliability is critical, this systems simplicity can reduce down time and cost where angle sensing is critical
The device is accurate to +- 0.5 degrees dependent on temperature stability and long term repeatability is good. Speed of response is very high allowing fast motions to be captured. Apart from measuring angles on chains and Trencher bellmouths, we have also used the sensors for logging flexure on cranes and booms during operations. The device could be used in manipulators or loading arms in any environment
 Features
 • Rugged reliable and simple design
 • Low cost
 • Easy implementation
 • Full Manual supplied with drivers
 • Various options and lengths available, call for details