Hummingbird tackles vehicle rollover safety

Hummingbird Electronics says its HMDS1000B Dual Axis Inclinometer Kit will help vehicle and machinery operators avoid dangerous rollover situations, thanks to its easy-to-read display and customisable alerts.

The kit allows operators of all sorts of machinery to see in an instant their pitch and roll measurements, which are also user configurable.

The unit has two internal relays, an internal buzzer and individually configurable warning and alarm thresholds, while it also allows customisation of sensor response times to allow maximum flexibility in various applications – like for vehicles traversing rough surfaces, for example, which could be susceptible to false triggers.

Alarms and warnings can be configured from the integrated menu and saved to an internal memory.

Designed for harsh industrial environments, the module features a tough fascia with integrated buttons and LCD graphics. An industrial adjustable mount allows for optimising the position for the operator.

Both pitch and roll can simultaneously be displayed in either a numerical or graphical format (or a combination of both) and can optionally invert in the event of an alarm or warning condition.

Included in the kit is the HMTS2F0000B 2-Axis RS485 Tilt Sensor, which comes standard with a 15m wiring loom. When used in combination with the included Command Display Module, accuracy of one degree and customisable frequency responses are achievable, says Hummingbird.

Integrated alarm and warning relays provide normally open, normally closed and common outputs. Both warnings and alarms can be configured to be normally on or normally off. Optional password protection is available within the setup menu and can be configured by the user to limit access by machine operators.

The Inclinometer Command Display Module comes in a rugged ABS plastic enclosure with a polycarbonate fascia. The included fully adjustable RAM one-inch ball mount can be attached to the vehicle, or optional suction cup mounts are also available.

All power, outputs and the sensor connections are made via a Deutsch DT12 socket located at the rear of the Command Display Module, while the wiring loom is made from flame-retardant Exane wire.

Hummingbird Electronics says its products are designed and manufactured in Australia to the highest standards of quality, and that will provide many years of reliable service. For more information call Hummingbird Electronics on 1300 155 541.