LORD DATASHEET 3DM-GX4-45 GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) Product Highlights High performance integd GPS receiver and MEMS sensor technology provide direct and computed PVA outputs in a small package. Triaxial accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, sensors, and a pressure altimeter achieve the best combination of measurement qualities. Dual on-board processors run a sophisticated Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) for excellent position, velocity, and 3DM-GX4-45 - miniature industrial-grade all-in-one navigation solution with integd GPS and magnetometers, high noise immunity, and exceptional performance The LORD MicroStrain 3DM-GX4 family of industrial grade inertial sensors provides a wide range of triaxial inertial measurements and computed attitude and navigation solutions. In all models, the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) includes direct measurement of acceleration, angular, and atmospheric pressure. Sensor measurements are processed through a sophisticated estimation filter algorithm to produce high accuracy computed outputs with compensation options for magnetic and linear acceleration anomalies, sensor biases, auto-zero update, and noise offsets. The computed outputs vary between models and can include pitch, roll, yaw, a complete attitude, heading, and reference solution (AHRS) or a complete position, velocity and attitude solution (PVA), as well as integd GPS outputs. All sensors are fully compensated and calibd over the operating. The use of Micro- Electro- Mechanical System (MEMS) technology allows for highly accu, small, lightweight devices. The LORD MicroStrain MIP Monitor software can be used for device configuration, real time measurement monitoring, and data recording. Alternatively, the MIP Data Communications Protocol is available for users who want to develop customized software solutions. attitude estimates. Features and Benefits Best in Class Performance Fully calibd, compensated, and mathematically aligned to an orthogonal coordinate system for highly accu outputs Bias tracking, error estimation, threshold flags, and adaptive noise, magnetic, and gravitational field modeling allow for fine tuning to conditions in each application. High performance, low drift gyros with noise density of 0.005 /sec/ Hz and VRE of 0.001 /s/g 2 RMS Smallest and lightest industrial GPS/INS available Ease of Use User-defined sensor-to-vehicle frame transformation Easy integration via comprehensive SDK Common protocol with the 3DM-GX3 and 3DM-RQ1-45 sensor families for easy migration Cost Effective Out-of-the box solution reduces development time. Volume discounts Applications GPS-aided navigation system Unmanned vehicle navigation Platform stabilization, artificial horizon Best in Class Inertial Measurement
3DM-GX4-45 GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) Specifications Integd sensors Data outputs Measurement range General Triaxial accelerometer, triaxial gyroscope, triaxial magnetometer, sensors, pressure altimeter and GPS receiver Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) outputs: acceleration, angular, magnetic field, ambient pressure, deltatheta, deltavelocity Computed outputs Extended Kalman Filter (EKF): filter status, GPS timestamp, LLH position, NED velocity, attitude estimates (in Euler angles, quaternion, orientation matrix), linear and compensated acceleration, bias compensated angular, pressure altitude, gyroscope and accelerometer bias, scale factors and uncertainties, gravity and magnetic models, and more. Complementary Filter (CF): attitude estimates (in Euler angles, quaternion, orientation matrix), stabilized north and gravity vectors, GPS correlation timestamp Global Positioning System outputs (GPS): LLH position, ECEF position and velocity, NED velocity, UTC time, GPS time, SV. GPS protocol access mode available. Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensor Outputs Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer ±5 g (standard) ±16 g (option) 300 /sec (standard) ±75, ±150, ±900 /sec (options) ±2.5 Gauss Non-linearity ±0.03 % fs ±0.03 % fs ±0.4 % fs Resolution <0.1 mg <0.008 /sec Bias instability ±0.04 mg 10 /hr Initial bias error ±0.002 g ±0.05 /sec ±0.003 Gauss stability ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.1 % Noise density 100 µg/ Hz 0.005 /sec/ Hz 100 µgauss/ Hz Alignment error ±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.05 Adjustable bandwidth Offset error over Gain error over non-linearity (@ 25 C) induced noise rectification error (VRE) IMU filtering 225 Hz (max) 250 Hz (max) - 0.06% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.072 /s RMS/g RMS 0.001 /s/g 2 RMS ±0.0015 Gauss 4 stage filtering: analog bandwidth filter to digital sigmadelta wide band anti-aliasing filter to (user adjustable) digital averaging filter sampled at 4 khz and scaled into physical units; coning and sculling integrals computed at 1 khz Sampling 4 khz 4 khz 50 Hz IMU data output Range Resolution Noise density Sampling 1 Hz to 500 Hz Pressure Altimeter -1800 m to 10,000 m < 0.1 m 0.01 hpa RMS 10 Hz Position accuracy Velocity accuracy Attitude accuracy Attitude heading range Attitude resolution < 0.01 Attitude repeatability Calculation update Computed data output Receiver type GPS data output Time-to-first-fix Sensitivity Velocity accuracy Computed Outputs ±2.5 m RMS horizontal, ± 5 m RMS vertical (typ) ±0.1 m/s RMS (typ) EKF outputs: ±0.25 RMS roll & pitch, ±0.8 RMS heading (typ) CF outputs: ±0.5 roll, pitch, and heading (static, typ), ±2.0 roll, pitch, and heading (dynamic, typ) 360 about all axes 0.3 (typ) 500 Hz Heading accuracy 0.5 Horizontal position accuracy Time pulse signal accuracy Acceleration limit Altitude limit Velocity limit Communication Power source Power consumption EKF outputs: 1 Hz to 500 Hz CF outputs: 1 Hz to 1000 Hz Global Positioning System (GPS) Outputs 50-channel u-blox 6 engine GPS, L1 frequency, C/A code SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS 1 Hz to 4 Hz Cold start: 27 sec, aided start: 4sec, hot start: 1 sec Tracking: -159 dbm, cold start: -147 dbm, hot start: -156 dbm 0.1 m/sec GPS: 2.5 m CEP SBAS: 2.0 m CEP 30 nsec RMS < 60 nsec 99% 4 g No limit 500 m/sec (972 knots) Operating Parameters USB 2.0 (full speed) RS232 (9,600 bps to 921,600 bps, default 115,200) + 3.2 to + 36 V dc Operating -40 C to +85 C Mechanical shock limit MTBF Dimensions Weight Regulatory compliance Connectors Software Compatibility Software development kit (SDK) 170 ma (typ), 200 ma (max) - Vpri = 3.2 to 5.5 V dc 750 mw (typ), 900 mw (max) - Vaux = 5.2 to 36 V dc 500 g (calibration unaffected) 1000 g (bias may change) 5000 g (survivability) 180,000 hours (Telcordia method I, GL/35C) 67,000 hours (Telcordia method I, GM/35C) Physical Specifications 44.2 mm x 24.0 mm x 11.3 mm (excluding mounting tabs), 36.6 mm (width across tabs) 20 grams ROHS, CE Integration Data/power output: micro-db9 GPS antenna: MMCX type MIP Monitor, MIP Hard and Soft Iron Calibration, Windows XP/Vista/7/8 compatible Protocol compatibility with 3DM-GX3 and 3DM- RQ1-45 sensor families. MIP data communications protocol with sample code available (OS and computing platform independent) Copyright 2014 LORD Corporation Document 8400-0059 Revision A. Subject to change without notice.
LORD DATASHEET 3DM-GX4-25 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Product Highlights High performance integd MEMS sensor technology provide direct and computed AHRS outputs in a small package. Triaxial accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, sensors, and a pressure altimeter achieve the best combination of measurement qualities. Dual on-board processors run a sophisticated Adaptive Kalman Filter (AKF) for excellent static and dynamic 3DM-GX4-25 - miniature industrial-grade attitude heading and reference system (AHRS) with integd magnetometers, high noise immunity, and exceptional performance The LORD MicroStrain 3DM-GX4 family of industrial grade inertial sensors provides a wide range of triaxial inertial measurements and computed attitude and navigation solutions. In all models, the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) includes direct measurement of acceleration, angular, and atmospheric pressure. Sensor measurements are processed through a sophisticated estimation filter algorithm to produce high accuracy computed outputs with compensation options for magnetic and linear acceleration anomalies, sensor biases, auto-zero update, and noise offsets. The computed outputs vary between models and can include pitch, roll, yaw, a complete attitude, heading, and reference solution (AHRS) or a complete position, velocity and attitude solution (PVA), as well as integd GPS outputs. All sensors are fully compensated and calibd over the operating. The use of Micro- Electro- Mechanical System (MEMS) technology allows for highly accu, small, lightweight devices. The LORD MicroStrain MIP Monitor software can be used for device configuration, real time measurement monitoring, and data recording. Alternatively, the MIP Data Communications Protocol is available for users who want to develop customized software solutions. attitude estimates and inertial measurements. Features and Benefits Best in Class Performance Fully calibd, compensated, and mathematically aligned to an orthogonal coordinate system for highly accu outputs Bias tracking, error estimation, threshold flags, and adaptive noise, magnetic, and gravitational field modeling allow for fine tuning to conditions in each application. High performance, low drift gyros with noise density of 0.005 /sec/ Hz and VRE of 0.001 /s/g 2 RMS Smallest and lightest industrial AHRS available Ease of Use User-defined sensor-to-vehicle frame transformation Easy integration via comprehensive SDK Common protocol with the 3DM-GX3 and 3DM-RQ1-45 sensor families for easy migration Cost Effective Out-of-the box solution reduces development time. Volume discounts Applications Unmanned vehicle navigation Platform stabilization, artificial horizon Health and usage monitoring of vehicles Best in Class Inertial Measurement
3DM-GX4-25 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Specifications Integd sensors Data outputs Measurement range General Triaxial accelerometer, triaxial gyroscope, triaxial magnetometer, sensors, and pressure altimeter Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) outputs: acceleration, angular, magnetic field, ambient pressure, deltatheta, deltavelocity Computed outputs Adaptive Kalman Filter (AKF): filter status, GPS timestamp, attitude estimates (in Euler angles, quaternion, orientation matrix), bias compensated angular, pressure altitude, gravity-free linear acceleration, attitude uncertainties, gyroscope and accelerometer bias, scale factors and uncertainties, gravity and magnetic models, and more. Complementary Filter (CF): attitude estimates (in Euler angles, quaternion, orientation matrix), stabilized north and gravity vectors, GPS correlation timestamp Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensor Outputs Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer ±5 g (standard) ±16 g (option) 300 /sec (standard) ±75, ±150, ±900 /sec (options) ±2.5 Gauss Non-linearity ±0.03 % fs ±0.03 % fs ±0.4 % fs Resolution <0.1 mg <0.008 /sec Bias instability ±0.04 mg 10 /hr Initial bias error ±0.002 g ±0.05 /sec ±0.003 Gauss stability ±0.05 % ±0.05 % ±0.1 % Noise density 100 µg/ Hz 0.005 /sec/ Hz 100 µgauss/ Hz Alignment error ±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.05 Adjustable bandwidth Offset error over Gain error over non-linearity (@ 25 C) induced noise rectification error (VRE) IMU filtering 225 Hz (max) 250 Hz (max) - 0.06% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.072 /s RMS/g RMS 0.001 /s/g 2 RMS ±0.0015 Gauss 4 stage filtering: analog bandwidth filter to digital sigmadelta wide band anti-aliasing filter to (user adjustable) digital averaging filter sampled at 4 khz and scaled into physical units; coning and sculling integrals computed at 1 khz Sampling 4 khz 4 khz 50 Hz IMU data output Range Resolution Noise density Sampling 1 Hz to 1000 Hz Pressure Altimeter -1800 m to 10,000 m < 0.1 m 0.01 hpa RMS 10 Hz Attitude accuracy Attitude heading range Attitude resolution < 0.01 Attitude repeatability Calculation update Computed data output Communication Power source Power consumption Computed Outputs AKF outputs: ±0.25 RMS roll & pitch, ±0.8 RMS heading (typ) CF outputs: ±0.5 roll, pitch, and heading (static, typ), ±2.0 roll, pitch, and heading (dynamic, typ) 360 about all axes 0.3 (typ) 500 Hz AKF outputs: 1 Hz to 500 Hz CF outputs: 1 Hz to 1000 Hz Operating Parameters USB 2.0 (full speed) RS232 (9,600 bps to 921,600 bps, default 115,200) + 3.2 to + 36 V dc Operating -40 C to +85 C Mechanical shock limit MTBF Dimensions Weight Regulatory compliance Connectors Software Compatibility Software development kit (SDK) 100 ma (typ),120 ma (max) with Vpri = 3.2 V dc to 5.5 V dc 550 mw (typ), 800 mw (max) with Vaux = 5.2 V dc to 36 V dc 500 g (calibration unaffected) 1000 g (bias may change) 5000 g (survivability) 1.2 million hours (Telcordia method I, GL/35C) 0.45 million hours (Telcordia method I, GM/35C) Physical Specifications 36.0 mm x 24.4 mm x 11.1 mm (excluding mounting tabs), 36.6 mm (width across tabs) 16.5 grams ROHS, CE Integration Data/power output: micro-db9 MIP Monitor, MIP Hard and Soft Iron Calibration, Windows XP/Vista/7/8 compatible Protocol compatibility with 3DM-GX3 and 3DM- RQ1-45 sensor families. MIP data communications protocol with sample code available (OS and computing platform independent) Copyright 2014 LORD Corporation Document 8400-0060 Revision A. Subject to change without notice.
LORD DATASHEET 3DM-GX4-15 Inertial Measurement and Vertical Reference Unit (IMU/VRU) Product Highlights High performance integd MEMS sensor technology provide direct and computed IMU and VRU outputs in a small package. Triaxial accelerometer, gyroscope, sensors, and a pressure altimeter achieve the best combination of measurement qualities. Dual on-board processors run a sophisticated Adaptive Kalman Filter (AKF) for excellent static and dynamic 3DM-GX4-15 - miniature industrial-grade inertial measurement unit (IMU) and vertical reference unit (VRU) with high noise immunity, and exceptional performance The LORD MicroStrain 3DM-GX4 family of industrial grade inertial sensors provides a wide range of triaxial inertial measurements and computed attitude and navigation solutions. In all models, the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) includes direct measurement of acceleration, angular, and atmospheric pressure. Sensor measurements are processed through a sophisticated estimation filter algorithm to produce high accuracy computed outputs with compensation options for magnetic and linear acceleration anomalies, sensor biases, auto-zero update, and noise offsets. The computed outputs vary between models and can include pitch, roll, yaw, a complete attitude, heading, and reference solution (AHRS) or a complete position, velocity and attitude solution (PVA), as well as integd GPS outputs. All sensors are fully compensated and calibd over the operating. The use of Micro- Electro- Mechanical System (MEMS) technology allows for highly accu, small, lightweight devices. The LORD MicroStrain MIP Monitor software can be used for device configuration, real time measurement monitoring, and data recording. Alternatively, the MIP Data Communications Protocol is available for users who want to develop customized software solutions. inclination estimates and inertial measurements. Features and Benefits Best in Class Performance Fully calibd, compensated, and mathematically aligned to an orthogonal coordinate system for highly accu outputs Bias tracking, error estimation, threshold flags, and adaptive noise modeling allow for fine tuning to conditions in each application. High performance, low drift gyros with noise density of 0.005 /sec/ Hz and VRE of 0.001 /s/g 2 RMS Smallest and lightest industrial IMU/VRU available Ease of Use Easy integration via comprehensive SDK Common protocol with the 3DM-GX3 and 3DM-RQ1-45 sensor families for easy migration Cost Effective Out-of-the box solution reduces development time. Volume discounts Applications Platform stabilization, artificial horizon Antenna and camera pointing Health and usage monitoring of vehicles Best in Class Inertial Measurement
3DM-GX4-15 Inertial Measurement and Vertical Reference Unit (IMU/VRU) Specifications Integd sensors Data outputs Measurement range General Triaxial accelerometer, triaxial gyroscope, sensors, and pressure altimeter Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) outputs: acceleration, angular, ambient pressure, deltatheta, deltavelocity Computed outputs Adaptive Kalman Filter (AKF): filter status, GPS timestamp, attitude estimates (Euler angles, quaternion, orientation matrix), bias compensated angular, pressure altitude, gravity-free linear acceleration, attitude uncertainties, gyroscope and accelerometer bias, scale factors and uncertainties, gravity and magnetic models, and more. Complementary Filter (CF): attitude estimates (Euler angles, quaternion, orientation matrix), stabilized gravity vector, GPS correlation timestamp Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensor Outputs Accelerometer ±5 g (standard) ±16g (option) Gyroscope 300 /sec (standard) ±75, ±150, ±900 /sec (options) Non-linearity ±0.03 % fs ±0.03 % fs Resolution <0.1 mg <0.008 /sec Bias instability ±0.04 mg 10 /hr Initial bias error ±0.002 g ±0.05 /sec stability ±0.05 % ±0.05 % Noise density 100 µg/ Hz 0.005 /sec/ Hz Alignment error ±0.05 ±0.05 Adjustable bandwidth 225 Hz (max) 250 Hz (max) Offset error over Gain error over non-linearity (@ 25 C) induced noise rectification error (VRE) IMU filtering 0.06% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.05% (typ) 0.072 /s RMS/g RMS 0.001 /s/g 2 RMS 4 stage filtering: Analog bandwidth filter to digital sigma-delta wide band anti-aliasing filter to digital averaging filter (user adjustable) sampled at 4 khz, and scaled into physical units; coning and sculling integrals computed at 1 khz Sampling 4 khz 4 khz IMU data output Range Resolution Noise density Sampling 1 Hz to 1000 Hz Pressure Altimeter -1800 m to 10,000 m < 0.1 m 0.01 hpa RMS 10 Hz Roll and pitch accuracy Roll and pitch range Roll and pitch resolution Roll and pitch repeatability Calculation update Computed data output Communication Power source Power consumption Computed Outputs AKF outputs: ±0.25 RMS (typ) CF outputs: ±0.5 roll, pitch, and heading (static, typ), ±2.0 roll, pitch, and heading (dynamic, typ) 360 about all axes < 0.01 0.3 (typ) 500 Hz AKF outputs: 1 Hz to 500 Hz CF outputs: 1 Hz to 1000 Hz Operating Parameters USB 2.0 (full speed) RS232 (9,600 bps to 921,600 bps, default 115,200) + 3.2 to + 36 V dc Operating -40 C to +85 C Mechanical shock limit MTBF Dimensions Weight Regulatory compliance Connectors Software Compatibility Software development kit (SDK) 100 ma (typ),120 ma (max) with Vpri = 3.2 V dc to 5.5 V dc 550 mw (typ), 800 mw (max) with Vaux = 5.2 V dc to 36 V dc 500 g (calibration unaffected) 1000 g (bias may change) 5000 g (survivability) 1.2 million hours (Telcordia method I, GL/35C) 0.45 million hours (Telcordia method I, GM/35C) Physical Specifications 36.0 mm x 24.4 mm x 11.1 mm (excluding mounting tabs), 36.6 mm (width across tabs) 16.5 grams ROHS, CE Integration Data/power output: micro-db9 MIP Monitor, Windows XP/Vista/7/8 compatible Protocol compatibility with 3DM-GX3 and 3DM- RQ1-45 sensor families. MIP data communications protocol with sample code available (OS and computing platform independent) Copyright 2014 LORD Corporation Document 8400-0061 Revision A. Subject to change without notice.