BKN-A
Networked Inclination Transducer

Summary
Digital signal transmission realizes cable saving, high accuracy and high stability
Networked inclination transducers are designed for real-time measurement of lateral displacement of the ground affected by excavation or landslide of dangerous slopes.
Features
●Cascading multiple units with one cable between each unit
A maximum 50 units can be installed in the dedicated aluminum guide pipe with one cable between each unit without widening installation intervals even for extra deep sites, thereby improving measurement accuracy.
●Highly stable measurement with high resolution
Each inclination transducer digitizes detected signals and then transfers the digital signals to the junction box, thereby enabling highly stable measurement with high resolution and with least effects of noise and voltage decrease.
●One system can have up to 50 units installed, thereby enabling measurement at up to 500 points.
●Measurement software BKN-190A installed to a PC enables setting and controlling the cascaded inclination transducers as well as data acquisition.
●Maximum allowable distance is 900 m between the boring and PC.
●Maximum depth of the boring is 100 m.
Products table
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BKN-A-5-1
Guide Blade-equipped Networked Inclination Transducer, ±5º

Networked Inclination Transducers Specifications
Performance
Rated Capacity | ±5º |
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Nonlinearity | Within ±0.5% RO |
Hysteresis | Within ±0.5% RO |
Rated Output | Angle-5º: Digitized Value 0 Angle5º: Digitized Value 50000 |
Communication Method | Standard. Conforming for CAN : CAN Standard: Conforms to ISO 11898 (High Speed) V2.0B Communication Speed : 10 kbps to 1 Mbps, variable Transmission data : 4 bytes (32 bits) |
Environmental Characteristics
Safe Temperature | -20 to 70ºC |
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Compensated Temperature | -10 to 60ºC |
Temperature Effect on Zero | Within ±0.1% RO/ºC |
Temperature Effect on Output | Within ±0.1%/ºC |
Electrical Characteristics
Cable | 8-conductor (0.3 mm2) chloroprene-coated cable, 1.5 m long by 6 mm diameter, with waterproof connector at the tip (Plug: FVG1W307CLAC60, Socket: PVG1W307CLLC60) |
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Electrical Characteristics External Supply | 15 to 24 VDC |
Current Consumption | 14 mA or less (24 VDC) to 19 mA (15 VDC) |
Mechanical Properties
Safe Overloads | 120% |
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Enclosure | Stainless steel, metallic finish |
Degree of protection | IP68 (under 1MPa water pressure for 24h at normal temperature), (IEC 60529) |
Weight | Approx 1.0 kg (including cable) |
BKN-A-10-1
Guide Blade-equipped Networked Inclination Transducer, ±10º

Networked Inclination Transducers Specifications
Performance
Rated Capacity | ±10º |
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Nonlinearity | Within ±0.5% RO |
Hysteresis | Within ±0.5% RO |
Rated Output | Angle-10º: Digitized Value 0 Angle10º: Digitized Value 50000 |
Communication Method | Standard. Conforming for CAN : CAN Standard: Conforms to ISO 11898 (High Speed) V2.0B Communication Speed : 10 kbps to 1 Mbps, variable Transmission data : 4 bytes (32 bits) |
Environmental Characteristics
Safe Temperature | -20 to 70ºC |
---|---|
Compensated Temperature | -10 to 60ºC |
Temperature Effect on Zero | Within ±0.1% RO/ºC |
Temperature Effect on Output | Within ±0.1%/ºC |
Electrical Characteristics
Current Consumption | 14 mA or less (24 VDC) to 19 mA (15 VDC) |
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Electrical Characteristics External Supply | 15 to 24 VDC |
Cable | 8-conductor (0.3 mm2) chloroprene-coated cable, 1.5 m long by 6 mm diameter, with waterproof connector at the tip (Plug: FVG1W307CLAC60, Socket: PVG1W307CLLC60) |
Mechanical Properties
Safe Overloads | 120% |
---|---|
Enclosure | Stainless steel, metallic finish |
Degree of protection | IP68 (under 1MPa water pressure for 24h at normal temperature), (IEC 60529) |
Weight | Approx. 1.0 kg (including cable) |
BKN-A-5-2
Guide Roller-equipped Networked Inclination Transducer, ±5º

Networked Inclination Transducers Specifications
Performance
Rated Capacity | ±5º |
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Nonlinearity | Within ±0.5% RO |
Hysteresis | Within ±0.5% RO |
Rated Output | Angle-5º: Digitized Value 0 Angle5º: Digitized Value 50000 |
Communication Method | Standard. Conforming for CAN : CAN Standard: Conforms to ISO 11898 (High Speed) V2.0B Communication Speed : 10 kbps to 1 Mbps, variable Transmission data : 4 bytes (32 bits) |
Environmental Characteristics
Safe Temperature | -20 to 70ºC |
---|---|
Compensated Temperature | -10 to 60ºC |
Temperature Effect on Zero | Within ±0.1% RO/ºC |
Temperature Effect on Output | Within ±0.1%/ºC |
Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics External Supply | 15 to 24 VDC |
---|---|
Current Consumption | 14 mA or less (24 VDC) to 19 mA (15 VDC) |
Cable | 8-conductor (0.3 mm2) chloroprene-coated cable, 1.5 m long by 6 mm diameter, with waterproof connector at the tip (Plug: FVG1W307CLAC60, Socket: PVG1W307CLLC60) |
Mechanical Properties
Safe Overloads | 120% |
---|---|
Enclosure | Stainless steel, metallic finish |
Degree of protection | IP68 (under 1MPa water pressure for 24h at normal temperature), (IEC 60529) |
Weight | Approx 1.3 kg (including cable) |
BKN-A-10-2
Guide Roller-equipped Networked Inclination Transducer, ±10º

Networked Inclination Transducers Specifications
Performance
Rated Capacity | ±10º |
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Nonlinearity | Within ±0.5% RO |
Hysteresis | Within ±0.5% RO |
Rated Output | Angle-10º: Digitized Value 0 Angle10º: Digitized Value 50000 |
Communication Method | Standard. Conforming for CAN : CAN Standard: Conforms to ISO 11898 (High Speed) V2.0B Communication Speed : 10 kbps to 1 Mbps, variable Transmission data : 4 bytes (32 bits) |
Environmental Characteristics
Safe Temperature | -20 to 70ºC |
---|---|
Compensated Temperature | -10 to 60ºC |
Temperature Effect on Zero | Within ±0.1% RO/ºC |
Temperature Effect on Output | Within ±0.1%/ºC |
Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics External Supply | 15 to 24 VDC |
---|---|
Current Consumption | 14 mA or less (24 VDC) to 19 mA (15 VDC) |
Cable | 8-conductor (0.3 mm2) chloroprene-coated cable, 1.5 m long by 6 mm diameter, with waterproof connector at the tip (Plug: FVG1W307CLAC60, Socket: PVG1W307CLLC60) |
Mechanical Properties
Safe Overloads | 120% |
---|---|
Enclosure | Stainless steel, metallic finish |
Degree of protection | IP68 (under 1MPa water pressure for 24h at normal temperature), (IEC 60529) |
Weight | Approx 1.3 kg (including cable) |