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A remote inclinometer is an inclinometer system that can measure incline or angle from a remote or distant location.

Components
A remote inclinometer system consists of two main parts. A display unit and a sensor unit. The sensor unit is placed at a user defined distance from the display. The angle or incline measured is then displayed on the display unit. The sensor can be placed in a remote location and the measurements logged or noted to provide data for various uses. The data can be transmitted via cable or and RF link. Common data output from sensors are analogue voltage, current loop, RS-485 and CAN bus

Measurement ranges vary from a few degrees to 360 degrees. Also variable are the accuracy, linearity and cost.

Some remote inclinometers have laser pointers built into them. These help the user visualise and or confirm where the plane or surface that is under measurement may intersect with an object or building geometry opposite the sensor. This is useful when working with line array speaker systems.

Applications

 * Drainage and sewer inspection
 * Construction use - including roads and building break out
 * Crane or tower monitoring
 * Line array speaker set-up
 * Marine - Ship and boat pitch or roll monitoring
 * Levelling of trusses and video screens
 * Vehicle stability monitoring