Product Announcements:
Tilt Sensors

The super-sensitive JDI series now includes additional output and connector options, including wired, 8-pin, and dual Deutsch connectors. In addition to ASCII RS-485, the JDI now offers ASCII RS-232 and MODBUS RS-485 digital outputs. This positions Jewell’s flagship product as the most versatile digital tilt sensor for numerous applications. Read more...

Many electrolytic sensors are placed in areas with extreme environmental conditions. These can be extreme cold when tracking a glacier or extreme heat when measuring the smallest vibration of a volcano. These temperature changes will alter the characteristics of your sensor as the metals expand and contract, ultimately affecting the output and accuracy of the sensor. Read more...

Users of force balance inclinometers and tilt sensors can often see high noise in the field. Understanding the device is critical to solving the problem. A force balance inclinometer, or tilt sensor, is a high resolution, extremely accurate force balance accelerometer which is responding to the acceleration of Earth’s gravity to determine the angle of tilt. Read more...

Many problems encountered when using sensors such as Jewell’s products are often a result of the way the sensors are connected. The wiring and connections of each product and model will vary, so it is very important to review the documentation for the specific model being used. It’s also important to make the distinction between electrical common and Earth or chassis ground w... Read more...

Engineers often need sensors that can make crucial, minuscule measurements within some of the harshest environments. Many projects expose sensors to temperatures as high as +180° C and as low as -55° C. There’s not much you can do about the weather and temperature of your application’s environment, but you can find the right sensor to hold up to the elements. Read more...

Vibration can be the enemy for precision tilt sensors and in many cases, it is inevitable. For environments that can make the line on a datalogger go haywire, you may need a nontraditional tiltmeter. Read more...

In recent years, engineers have been migrating from a dual-ended power input to single in order to save on costs and maximize efficiency. If you need to start buying sensors with single-ended input power, but are not sure how accommodate for them, this process is easier than you think. Read more...

Introducing the JDI-100/200 inclinometer series, the latest addition to Jewell Instruments’ group of MEMS sensors. Made in-house, this ruggedized inclinometer includes digital output and full temperature compensation across all measuring ranges which enables the unit to perform to 0.015° accuracy. Read more...

Jewell Instruments is proud to present the A601-2 tiltmeter series as the latest installment to its electrolytic sensor family for geophysical and geotechnical applications. This new model replaces the 520M geodetic platform tiltmeter as a more cost effective option, but without sacrificing much precision. Read more...

The eDXI-100/200 inclinometer series is a precision single or dual axis tilt sensor that includes Ethernet connection. With an IP67, RJ45 connector, it is easy to connect to computers and other devices to run automation and networking. Read more...