DFI820 – 1-axis precision digital inclinometer
- Manufacturer: DPF Sensors
- Category: Inclinometers, SENSORS
He DPF Sensors digital inclinometer DFI820
it's a high-precision single-axis electronic level,
designed to measure small angular variations and perform
leveling, alignment and verification work on machinery
industrial. It is available in two versions:
DFI820-15, with a range of ±15°, and
DFI820-30, with a range of ±30°.
The DFI820 incorporates electronic measurement technology
angular with inter-axis and temperature compensation,
resolution of 0.001° and
repeatability of 0.003°.
The ±15° version offers angular accuracy
less than 0.005°, while the ±30° version
It has an accuracy of less than 0.01°.
These features allow you to detect small differences.
tilting during assembly operations,
Geometric adjustment and control of equipment.
It has color LCD screen,
absolute and relative measurement, data storage,
magnetic attachment and connection USB 1.1
with PC software. Its rechargeable lithium battery,
the metal casing and the degree of protection
IP54 facilitate its use
as a portable precision measuring instrument.
Main features of the DFI820
- Measurement: angular inclination of an axis.
- Versions: DFI820-15 (±15°) and DFI820-30 (±30°).
- Angular accuracy: less than 0.005° or 0.01°, depending on the version.
- Resolution: 0,001°.
- Repeatability: 0,003°.
- Slope measurement: up to 267 or 577 mm/m.
- Reading modes: degrees, radians and slope in mm/m.
- Functions: absolute and relative measurement, recording and configurable alarms.
- Screen: Color LCD, viewable area of 57.6 × 43.2 mm.
- Connection: USB 1.1 and PC software.
- Feeding: 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery.
- Protection: IP54.
Operation and applications of the DFI820 inclinometer
DFI820-15 and DFI820-30: Range and Accuracy Differences
The DFI820 is available in two configurations
of angular measurement. Both use a single axis.
and share the resolution of 0.001° and the
repeatability of 0.003°.
DFI820-15: range ±15°
The version DFI820-15 is oriented
to high-precision tilt measurements
within a range of ±15°.
- Angular range: ±15°.
- Angular accuracy: <0.005°.
- Resolution: 0,001°.
- Repeatability: 0,003°.
- Slope range: 267 mm/m.
- Slope accuracy: 0.1 mm/m.
DFI820-30: range ±30°
The version DFI820-30 expands
the measurement range up to ±30°, maintaining
an angular resolution of 0.001°.
- Angular range: ±30°.
- Angular accuracy: <0.01°.
- Resolution: 0,001°.
- Repeatability: 0,003°.
- Slope range: 577 mm/m.
- Slope accuracy: 0.2 mm/m.
The choice depends on the maximum tilt
that needs to be measured and the angular error
admissible in the application.
Absolute and relative measurement and display in mm/m
The DFI820 allows for angular measurements
absolute and relative, facilitating verification
of positions and tilt variations.
- Absolute measurement (ABS):
visualize the angle relative to the reference
of the instrument. - Relative measurement (REL):
allows you to compare the slope with a
established reference position. - Degrees: Direct angular display.
- Radians: angle representation
in units of the International System. - Slope in mm/m:
expresses the difference in elevation per meter of length.
The slope reading is especially useful
to check the leveling of the benches,
workbenches, mechanical equipment and
industrial surfaces.
The DFI820 allows working with values
angular as with slopes, without need
of performing manual conversions during
each measurement.
Electronic compensation, repeatability and measurement stability
He DFI820 uses measurement technology
precision electronics and processing
of the angular values to provide
stable readings.
Its system incorporates electronic compensation
between axles and thermal compensation, intended
to reduce the influence of orientation
and the temperature variations on
the measure.
The repeatability of 0.003°
It allows for consecutive checks to be performed
with slight variations in reading.
The resolution of 0.001° represents the increase
Minimum viewing angle. Accuracy
It depends on the version selected:
less than 0.005° in the DFI820-15 e
less than 0.01° in the DFI820-30.
Data logging, USB connection, and PC software
He DFI820 digital inclinometer
incorporates measurement storage functions
and communication to complement the
direct on-screen display.
It has USB 1.1 connection,
five-pin connector and software
VC for PC, intended for
I work with measurement data.
It also includes measurement functions
absolute and relative and configuration
of alarm values, which allow
adapt the instrument to different
angular verification procedures.
The combination of recording and communication
USB is useful when you need
document leveling checks,
analyze measures or preserve results
testing and maintenance.
LCD screen, magnetic attachment and rechargeable battery
The DFI820 incorporates a LCD screen
in color, with a visible area of
57.6 × 43.2 mm, for
direct consultation of values
angular and measurement functions.
The casing has surfaces of
reference and magnetic attachment
to facilitate its placement on
ferromagnetic metallic components.
It integrates a rechargeable lithium battery.
of 3.7 V, with a time
approximately load
3 to 4 hours and autonomy
operating time up to
11 hours.
- Operating temperature: −10 to +70 °C.
- Working humidity: up to 85% RH.
- Level of protection: IP54.
- Casing: metal construction.
- Dimensions: 107 × 75 × 27.1 mm.
- Weight: 300 g.
Applications: leveling, alignment and precision angular control
Leveling of industrial machinery
Measurement of small angular deviations
on benches, machine tables, frames
and reference surfaces.
Mechanical alignment and assembly
Checking the angular position of
components during adjustment operations,
Machine alignment and installation.
Test benches and laboratory
Checking for slopes and small
angular variations in testing equipment,
instrumentation and experimental setups.
Leveling of precision equipment
Instrument adjustment and testing,
platforms, supports and structures
that require precise leveling.
Industrial maintenance
Periodic monitoring of slopes and
verification of the orientation of
surfaces and mechanical components.
Frequently Asked Questions about the DFI820
What are the differences between the DFI820-15 and the DFI820-30?
He DFI820-15 measures up to ±15°
with less than 0.005° accuracy, while
that the DFI820-30 measures up to ±30°
with accuracy less than 0.01°.
Both are single-axis inclinometers,
with a resolution of 0.001° and a repeatability of 0.003°.
Can the DFI820 measure slopes in mm/m?
Yes. It allows you to visualize the tilt.
in degrees, radians or slope in mm/m.
The DFI820-15 has a slope range
of 267 mm/m, while the DFI820-30
It reaches 577 mm/m.
Can the measurements be recorded on a computer?
The DFI820 has functions of
storage and USB 1.1 connection,
along with VC software for PC,
to work with the measurement data.
Does a resolution of 0.001° equate to accuracy?
No. The resolution is the minimum increase.
which the instrument can represent.
Angular accuracy is less than
0.005° on the DFI820-15 and below
at 0.01° in the DFI820-30.
They are different characteristics.
GUEMISA technical advice
Do you need a digital inclinometer
DFI820 precision for leveling,
alignment or angular verification?
Please specify the range and accuracy.
required to select between the
versions DFI820-15 and DFI820-30
and prepare an offer.
See also our
range of industrial inclinometers.
Properties
| DFI820 – PRECISION DIGITAL INCLINOMETER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | DFI820-15 | DFI820-30 |
| Brand | DPF Sensors | |
| Guy | Precision Portable Digital Inclinometer | |
| Number of axles | 1 | 1 |
| Angular range | ±15° | ±30° |
| Angular accuracy | <0.005° | <0.01° |
| Angular resolution | 0,001° | 0,001° |
| Repeatability | 0,003° | 0,003° |
| Slope range | 267 mm/m | 577 mm/m |
| Slope accuracy | 0.1 mm/m | 0.2 mm/m |
| Pending resolution | 0.02 mm/m | 0.02 mm/m |
| Reading modes | Degrees, radians and slope in mm/m | |
| Measurement | Absolute (ABS) and relative (REL) | |
| Functions | Configurable data logging and alarm values | |
| Screen | color LCD | |
| LCD visible area | 57.6 × 43.2 mm | |
| Fixation | Magnetic, two support surfaces | |
| Communication | USB 1.1, 5-pin connector | |
| PC Software | VC | |
| Feeding | 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery | |
| Charging time | 3–4 h | |
| Autonomy | 11 a.m. | |
| Working temperature | -10 to +70 °C | |
| Working humidity | Up to 85% RH | |
| Shock resistance | 10 g / 11 ms, 3 shocks per axis | |
| Declared vibration | 10 g RMS, 10–100 Hz | |
| Degree of protection | IP54 | |
| Housing | Metallic | |
| Weight | 300 g | |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 107 × 75 × 27.1 mm | |

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