About The Fredericks Company
The Fredericks Company is a leading manufacturer of precision tilt sensors, including angle measurement devices, high-quality signal conditioning boards, tilt switches, inclinometers and more. Tilt sensors are used in a wide variety of applications from laser levels to seismic monitoring to medical devices. The Fredericks Company has a full range of products capable of measuring ranges of arc seconds to 180°.
Technical Resources
What is an Electrolytic Tilt Sensor?
Product Ranges
ApexOne™ Single Axis Analog Inclinometer

The ApexOne™ single axis analog inclinometer is the first of the Apex family of products designed and manufactured in the U.S.A by Fredericks specifically for use on heavy industrial machinery. Its wide linear operating range and analog output combined with a uniquely designed vertically or horizontally mounted enclosure make it simple to integrate into new or existing equipment.
Product Documentation
0729-1761-99 - Dual Axis CAN Bus SAE J1939 Inclinometer

The 0729-1761-99 CAN Bus SAE J1939 Inclinometer utilizes a Fredericks TrueTILT™ wide-range electrolytic tilt sensor and a Fredericks signal conditioner. Its robust high-temperature Noryl plastic housing and urethane potting provide excellent durability and environmental protection. This inclinometer has superior tolerances and unit to unit performance. Its small profile and economic design make it an ideal solution for a versatile range of applications in all sectors.
Benefits
- Low power consumption
- Long life
- Minimal output drift compared to MEMS devices
- Excellent resolution, repeatability, and accuracy
- Superior performance in extreme environments
Features
- Communications CAN Bus SAE J1939
- Supply Voltage +6 to +40 V DC
- Supply Current 18 mA @ 12 V DC
- Axes of Measurement 2
- Factory Settable
- Operating Ranges ±5°, ±10°, ±15°, ±20°, ±25°
- Consult factory: ±30°, ±35°, ±40°, ±45°
- Accuracy at 20°C
- Angle: 0° to ±25° ±0.1°
- Accuracy -40°C to 65°C
- Angle: 0° to ±5° ±0.2°
- Angle: ±5° to ±10° ±0.3°
- Angle: ±10° to ±15° ±0.4°
- Angle: ±15° to ±25° ±0.5°
- Resolution ≤0.02°
- Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C
- Storage Temperature -40°C to 90°C
- Startup Time <1 second
- Electrical Protection: Reverse polarity, over voltage, and short circuit
Product Documentation
Glass & TrueTILT™ Sensors

Fredericks’ comprehensive product lineup includes TrueTILT™ electrolytic tilt/inclination sensors and switches, signal conditioning boards, inclinometers/tilt instrumentation, and tilt switches, MEMS inclinometers covering a range of measurement solutions from arc seconds to 180°.
Tilt sensors built to deliver the high performance you need
Our entire line of patented, precise, low-cost electrolytic tilt sensors are designed and engineered to outperform MEMS-based technology for a wide range of tilt measurement applications. They are very repeatable and offer high resolution with very low drift.
TrueTILT™ Wide Range

0717-4304-99
Operating Range: ±60°
Repeatability: ±0.1°

0717-4313-99
Operating Range: ±50°
Repeatability: ±0.05°

0717-4315-99
Operating Range: ±60°
Repeatability: ±0.05°
Datasheet

0717-4318-99
Operating Range: ±60°
Repeatability: ±0.1°
Datasheet

0717-4319-99
Operating Range: ±50°
Repeatability: ±0.1°
Datasheet

0717-4321-99
Operating Range: ±40°
Repeatability: ±0.1°
Datasheet
TrueTILT™ Mid Range

0703-1602-99
Operating Range: ±25°
Repeatability: ±0.005°
TrueTILT™ Narrow Range

0703-0703-99
Operating Range: ±2°
Repeatability: ±0.0014°

0703-0711-99
Operating Range: ±3°
Repeatability: ±0.0014°
Glass Mid Range

0737-0101-99
Operating Range: ±10°
Repeatability: ±0.00056°

0719-3705-99
Operating Range: ±10°
Repeatability: ±0.00056°
Micro-Arc Wide Range

0728-1025-99
Operating Range: ±85°
Repeatability: ±0.05°
Glass Wide Range

0716-2201-99
Operating Range: ±70°
Repeatability: ±0.0033°

0716-5201-99
Operating Range: ±70°
Repeatability: ±0.0033°

0717-2201-99
Operating Range: ±70°
Repeatability: ±0.0033°

0717-5201-99
Operating Range: ±70°
Repeatability: ±0.0033°
Glass Narrow Range

0711-0763-99
Operating Range: ±1°
Repeatability: ±0.00083°

0711-0768-99
Operating Range: ±3°
Repeatability: ±0.00083°

0737-0604-99
Operating Range: ±0.5°
Repeatability: ±0.00014°

0737-1203-99
Operating Range: ±0.5°
Repeatability: ±0.00014°

0719-1137-99
Operating Range: ±1°
Repeatability: ±0.00083°

0719-1143-99
Operating Range: ±3°
Repeatability: ±0.00083°

0719-3701-99
Operating Range: ±0.5°
Repeatability: ±0.00014°

0719-3703-99
Operating Range: ±1°
Repeatability: ±0.00014°
Micro Arc

The 0728-1025-99 ”Micro-arc” uses ceramic construction technology. This wide-angle sensor is manufactured to precise tolerances for extreme sensor-to-sensor sensitivity and repeatability. The 0728-1025-99-sensor features linear output to ±75°, good vibration resistance, and superior cross axis properties. Glass sealing technologies allow for operation in a wider temperature range.
Product Documentation
Programmable Tilt Switches

- Independent X and Y trip angles
- Trip angles 1 to 35 degrees
- Accuracy to 0.2 degrees
- Automatic zeroing after installation
- Relay output, LED status indicators
- Operates from 7 to 30 volt dc supply
- All features can be setup via RS232 link
Product Documentation
Tilt Sensor Assemblies

Fredericks manufactures a variety of electronics products featuring our industry-leading tilt sensors. These high-accuracy, microprocessor-based electronics range from printed circuit assemblies and fully integrated packages to remote-mounted sensors and assemblies.
Our dual axis electronics are highly configurable and provide you with an output signal proportional to tilt. These electronics can be used with any of our TrueTILT™, glass, or ceramic tilt sensors.
Tilt sensor electronics custom built for your needs
If your application requires special features, we can design and manufacture electronics tailored tailored to your specific specs. The electronics can be packaged in a variety of ways to provide you with easy mounting, multiple output options and environmental protection.
Product Documentation
Mini Signal Conditioner Boards

These production ready mini signal conditioner series from The Fredericks Company are microprocessor-based printed circuit boards capable of driving one or two electrolytic tilt sensors.
Product Documentation
Fredericks Products
| Family | Use | Angle Range (Degrees) | Max. Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrueTILT Narrow Angle | Precision Levelling | ±2° | 1 |
| Glass Narrow Angle | Precision Levelling | ±3° to ±5° | 0.05 |
| TrueTILT Mid-Range | Angle Measurement | 25° | 1 |
| Glass Mid-Range | Angle Measurement | ±9° to ±12° | 1 |
| TrueTILT Dual Axis Wide Range | Angle Measurement | ±25° to ±60° | 12 |
| Glass Wide-Range | Angle Measurement | ±25° to ±70° | 1 |
| Micro-Arc | Angle Measurement | 180° | 12 |










