Connecting dual channel inclinometer to SIRIUSiwe
Tristan Jones
Posted on 17.06.2026 08:39
HI,
Are you able to assist with connecting a SIRIUSiwe-6xSTGM-2xSTGM+ to a dual channel inclinometer, powering the inclinometer from the Sirius? Inclinometer is a DAS-30A (Input supply 7-30V 20mA)
As the sensor is dual output, we will be connecting to 2 Sirius channels, I have come up with the below 2 wiring diagrams (matching the OEM wiring colours, with the exception of White being shown as grey).
I'm unsure if one method is preferred (or if neither are suitable). The 2 options being:
- Provide power to the sensor between the Exc+ and Gnd with the excitation voltage set to 15, providing the sensor nominally 7.5V (approx. 20mA required by the sensor)
- This seems to be a more simple option, however Im unsure if this will be getting close to the channel excitation current limit given it would only be using one half of the supply.
- Power the sensor between the Exc+ and Exc- (Excitation voltage 10-15V) and calibrate out the scaling offset from not referencing Gnd.
- I'm unsure of the correct method to connect the second axis WRT connecting EXC+ and SNS+ and GND to IN-.
Option 1
Can you please confirm the below wiring diagram is correct?
Option 2
Can you please confirm the below wiring diagram is correct?
For the X-Axis (I believe the X- Axis is correct)
- Power being provided from the X-Axis between Exc+ and Exc-.
- Scaling of the sensor will need to be corrected since the reference will not be GND but EXC-.
- A short circuit between pin7 & pin4 will be needed, this manually connect the input as a 3-wire single ended mode with the power sensor.
For the Y Axis I'm uncertain if the diagram below is correct
- Do I need to connect Exc+ to Sns+?
- Does GND and IN- need to be connected in this case?
- Is connecting a common sensor ground from the X-Axis and into the Sns- and Exc- the correct method?
Thanks
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