RIEKER H6 User manual

User Programmable
Digital RS485
Current 0..24mA
Voltage 0..10V
Open Collector Switch
Dual & Single Axis
Up to 360º
Sensor
Specifications,
Installation
,
& Wiring
2018
Flex™ H6 User Guide

Flex™ H6 User Guide
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Table of Contents
Sensor Description...................................................................................................................................3
Updates & Revision History .....................................................................................................................3
Sensor Specifications...............................................................................................................................4
Sensor Specifications, Continued ............................................................................................................5
H6 Installation and Wiring ........................................................................................................................6
Horizontal Mount Axis Orientations .................................................................................................8
Vertical Mount Axis Orientations .....................................................................................................8
H6 Connector Wiring Tables..............................................................................................................11
H6 RS485 Bus Wiring Configurations ...............................................................................................12
Analog Outputs ......................................................................................................................................14
Output Axis Mapping .........................................................................................................................14
Output Types .....................................................................................................................................14
Current Output...............................................................................................................................14
Voltage Output...............................................................................................................................14
Switch Output ................................................................................................................................14
Sensitivity & Zero Angle Calculation (Voltage and Current Outputs Only)........................................15
Wiring Diagrams and Connection Procedures ..................................................................................16
Wiring for a Current Output ...........................................................................................................16
Wiring for a Voltage Output ...........................................................................................................18
Wiring for a Switch Output.............................................................................................................19
Digital RS485 Communications .............................................................................................................20
RS485 Protocol..................................................................................................................................20
Packet Format ...............................................................................................................................20
RS485 Command Functions..............................................................................................................21
Function Descriptions ....................................................................................................................22
Appendix A. Creating an H6 Development Cable..................................................................................29

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List of Figures
F IGURE 1: H6 D IMENSIONS , M OUNTING , A ND A XES T ILT O RIENTATION (I NCHES [M M ]) ..................................................... 6
F IGURE 2: E XAMPLE O F S ERIAL N UMBER A ND F ACTORY D EFAULT C ONFIGURATION L ABEL ............................................... 9
F IGURE 3: S INGLE H6 S ENSOR ................................................................................................................................. 12
F IGURE 4: M ULTIPLE D AISY -C HAIN H6 S ENSORS ........................................................................................................ 12
F IGURE 5: M ULTIPLE M ULTI -D ROP H6 S ENSORS ........................................................................................................ 12
F IGURE 6: M AX N UMBER O F D AISY C HAIN H6 S G RAPH ............................................................................................... 13
F IGURE 7: C URRENT W IRING D IAGRAMS ..................................................................................................................... 17
F IGURE 8: V OLTAGE W IRING D IAGRAMS ..................................................................................................................... 18
F IGURE 9: S WITCH W IRING D IAGRAMS ........................................................................................................................ 19
List of Tables
T ABLE 1: R EVISION H ISTORY ....................................................................................................................................... 3
T ABLE 2: H6 M ALE 8-P IN I NPUT C ONNECTOR W IRING ................................................................................................. 11
T ABLE 3: H6 F EMALE 5-P IN D IGITAL O UTPUT D AISY C HAIN C ONNECTOR W IRING .......................................................... 11
T ABLE 4: H6 C URRENT S ENSE .................................................................................................................................. 16
T ABLE 4: F UNCTION L IST .......................................................................................................................................... 21

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Sensor Description
The H6 Flex™ inclinometer provides highly accurate, dual axis inclination over a range of 180°. These sensors
incorporate MEMS accelerometers referenced to gravity with integrated temperature compensation over the
full industrial operating range of -40° to +85°C for absolute accuracy. They have both digital RS485 and analog
outputs. Both outputs are linear with respect to the input angle directly.
The digital RS485 output uses two-wire, half duplex communication, along with a Rieker specific protocol. This
protocol can be used to measure the angle of both axes, as well as configure the various digital and analog
parameters of the sensor.
The H6 provides two continuous, fully configurable, analog outputs. These outputs can be individually set to
current, voltage or open collector switch modes. Each analog output can be mapped to either axis.
The voltage output can be set to any value between 0V and 10V and to any angle range between 180°. The
current output can be set to any value between 0mA and 24mA and to any angle range between 180°. The
open collector switch output connects to signal common and can be set to trip above, below, between, or
outside any angle threshold or window range. Each open collector switch can drive up to 250mA (to be used
directly or to drive an external relay).
Also as an optional enhancement, the H6 has to ability to log angle data to a microSD card.
Updates & Revision History
The information in this guide may be subject to change. Please visit www.riekerinc.com for latest version of
this document.
T BLE 1: REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE DESCRIPTION
A 3/14/2018 Initial Release

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Sensor Specifications
INPUT PARAMETERS
SUPPLY VOLTAGE +11..36 VDC Non-Regulated
SUPPLY CURRENT
1
22mA @ 24VDC (Digital Output only)
30mA nominal @ 24VDC (Analog Output - no load)
75mA max @ 24VDC (Analog and Digital Outputs enabled)
85mA max @ 12VDC (Analog and Digital Outputs enabled)
ANALOG MEASURING RANGE Scalable within 360°
DIGITAL MEASURING RANGE ±180°
INPUT PROTECTION Reverse Polarity, ESD & Surge Protected
ABSOLUTE ACCURACY OVER FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE
RANGE: ±180° ±0.1º typical, ±0.2º absolute max
RESOLUTION 0.05º
RESPONSE TIME
6 user-configurable options from 4Hz to 0.3Hz
CURRENT & VOLTAGE OUTPUT PARAMETERS
OUTPUT RANGES
Current 4..20 mA, 0..20 mA
(Configurable within 0..24mA)















Voltage 0..5 V, 0..10V
(Configurable within 0..10V) 1kΩload min.
SENSITIVITY
2
Relative to Scaled Range
NULL (0º) Fully Configurable
SWITCH OUTPUT PARAMETERS
OUTPUT MODE Open Collector Switch to Signal Common
TRIP MODES Fully Configurable (Window, Threshold, etc.)
SWITCH CAPABILITY 250mA @ 36V max
DIGITAL OUTPUT PARAMETERS
OUTPUT TYPE RS-485 Half Duplex (2-wire)
INCLINATION OUTPUT 32-Bit IEEE Packetized Float
BAUD RATE 125K Default (Configurable from 9600 to 250K)
INFORMATION RATE Polled (up to 20 times/sec)
LOGGING CAPABILITY (OPTIONAL)
SUPPLY CURRENT Additional 20mA @24VDC
LOGGING RESOLUTION Configurable in one minute increments
CARD TYPE µSD
Notes:
1. Supply Current varies depending on outputs connected. Digital output only assumes analog output section is always
active however current loop is not connected.
2. See Sensitivity & Zero Angle Calculation (Voltage and Current Outputs Only)

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Sensor Specifications, Continued
TEMPERATURE RANGES
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -40ºF..+185ºF (-40ºC..+85ºC)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -49ºF..+194ºF (-45ºC..+90ºC)
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HOUSING Aluminum, IP68, All-weather, Submersible
WEIGHT 18.6 oz. (525 Grams)
MOUNTING HOLES Accept #8 or M4.5 screws (See Dimensional Drawing)
MOUNTING PLANE Flat Horizontal or Vertical Surface
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS 4.34” x 3.26” x 1.8” [110mm x 82.8mm x 45.7mm]
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION See Electrical Connection Drawing

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H6 Installation and Wiring
Notes:
•The factory default settings for mounting position (either horizontal or vertical) must be selected at
time of order.
•Default output polarity shown is configurable at the factory (defined at time of order) or by the end
user via the Flex Dev Kit that includes Rieker Flexware app, sold separately.
•Special H6-MM Multi-Mount model (available exclusively through Digi-Key) allows the end user to
select between horizontal and vertical mounting positions via a special Flex Dev Kit that includes
Rieker Flexware app, sold separately through Digi-key.
1. On the mounting plane, prepare surface with three tapped holes 3.815” [96.9mm] apart for #9
mounting screws. NOTE that the single hole on side with the two slots is not meant to be used for
mounting
2. Mount inclinometer to mounting plane using #9 mounting screws.
FIGURE 1: H6 Dimensions and Mounting (Inches [Mm])

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FIGURE 2: Mounting Positions

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Horizontal Mount xis Orientations
As shown in the top drawing of
, the 0° orientation for a horizontal mount H6 is a desktop level position.
•For the X-axis, looking at the unit from the side with the connector facing to the right, a clockwise
rotation from the zero position is considered positive and a counter-clockwise rotation from the zero
position is considered negative.
•For the Y-axis, looking at the unit from the front with the connector facing towards you, a clockwise
rotation from the zero position is considered positive and a counter-clockwise rotation from the zero
position is considered negative.
Vertical Mount xis Orientations
As shown in the bottom drawing of Figure 2: Mounting Positions

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, the 0° orientation for a vertical mount H6 is with the connector facing down.