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protocol providing reliable angular
information from either two or three
axes. The patented 3-point setup
and low-profile housing offer ease of
installation, reduced build time, and
maximized installation possibilities. Since
some applications require a balance of
speed and accuracy, the UTS also offers
tunable filter settings to adjust the
output response on command. Three
factory variations are available: X, Y-axis
+/- 10 deg; X,Y-axis +/- 90 deg; and X,Y,
Z-axis +/- 90 deg.
Most vehicles with lifting booms
require the chassis platform to be level
with the ground before the boom and
load can be elevated above a certain
point or rotated around its base axis.
This configuration helps ensure the
safety of the operator and payload. A
chassis mounted UTS can continuously
monitor changes in inclination during the
deployment of the stabilizing actuators
(outriggers and jacks) to feed the control
system real-time information throughout
the leveling process. This feedback can
ensure a uniform lift, even on the most
challenging terrain. While a system using
the UTS for auto-level can be made
simple as a one-touch function, it can
also offer continuous monitoring of thechassis as different loads and mechanical
movement adjust the center of mass
of the platform. The continuous feed
of information can provide real-time
feedback on out-of-level conditions
alerting the control system and operator
of potentially danger inclination.
In cases where the chassis has an
overextended wheelbase, as with a ladder
engine or multi-axle crane trucks, two
UTS sensors could be used — one in
the fore and one in the aft part of the
chassis. By monitoring the pitch and roll
condition of the chassis in two locations
simultaneously, a machine can use the
UTS output to prevent excessive twisting
along its longitudinal axis of the platform
frame thus preventing costly repairs to
the machine.
This is just one of many ways the UTS
can be used in a closed-loop system to
achieve optimum performance and peak
safety on mobile platforms. It has been
built to operate in the most demanding
marketplaces including agriculture,
construction, material handling, and
more. DWParker Hannifin | parker.comThe UTS, manufactured by Parker’s
Electronic Controls Division, is a
MEMS technology tilt sensor designed
for configurability. It is suitable for a
range of mobile applications. The UTS
communicates via SAE J1939 protocol
provide fast and reliable angular
information from either two or
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