Inertial Sensing

Applications pictureLORD, MicroStrain® manufactures small size, lightweight industrial grade and tactical grade inertial sensors, providing a range of measurement options including orientation (pitch, roll, yaw), inclination, linear acceleration, and angular rate.

We offer simple inclinometers (or tiltmeters), vertical gyros, VRUs (vertical reference units), IMUs (inertial measurement units), AHRS’ (attitude heading reference systems), and GNSS/INS (GNSS aided inertial navigation systems). Designed for applications from personnel tracking and drone navigation to downhole exploration. Select a product below for more information

Applications:

  • Platform Stabilization
  • Camera/Antenna Pointing
  • GNSS-Aided Navigation
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Regime Monitoring
  • Personnel Tracking
  • Calibration Reference

SensorConnect software is provided to acquire the Inertial sensors data to Host PC, via USB, RS232 or RS422 communication interface.

MIP Software Development Kit (SDK) is also provided with data communication protocols and sample development codes for users to design their own customized software.

GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GNSS/INS)

3DM-GX5-GNSS/INS

High Performance Industrial Grade, General Package. USB & RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range) (±2g, ±4g, ±20g, ±40g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75°, ±150°, ±900°/sec optional)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • AHRS outputs (Attitude and Heading, Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • PVA (Position, Velocity, Attitude) estimates
  • GNSS

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3DM-RQ1-GPS/INS

Tactical Grade, Ruggedized Package. RS422 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±5g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±2.5 Gauss range)
  • AHRS outputs (Attitude and Heading, Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • PVA (Position, Velocity, Attitude) estimates
  • GPS

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3DMGQ7-GNSS/INS

Tactical Grade Dual Antenna, Multi-Band, RTK, Industrial Package. USB & RS232 Communication Interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range)
  • Dual GNSS antenna heading with 0.2° heading accuracy that is immune to magnetic disturbances
  • Centimeter-level accuracy with RTK
  • Tactical grade IMU with <2°/hr bias instability provides exceptional position accuracy during GNSS outages

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3DM-CX5-GNSS/INS

High Performance Industrial Grade, OEM Package. USB and TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range) (±2g, ±4g, ±20g, ±40g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • AHRS outputs (Attitude and Heading, Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • PVA (Position, Velocity, Attitude) estimates
  • GNSS

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Inertial Navigation System (INS)

3DM-GV7-INS

Tactical Grade Ruggedized Inertial Navigation System. USB & RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±4g, 8g and 16g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±250°, ±500°, ±1000°/sec range)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • AHRS outputs (Attitude and Heading, Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • External position and velocity inputs
  • Defence-ready: accepts encrypted GNSS receivers

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3DM-CV7-INS

Tactical Grade Embeddable Inertial Navigation System. USB & UART (TTL) Communication Interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±4g, 8g and 16g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±250°, ±500°, ±1000°/sec range)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • AHRS outputs (Attitude and Heading, Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • External position and velocity inputs
  • Defence-ready: accepts encrypted GNSS receivers

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RTK

3DM-RTK

Network Interface Modem, Industrial Package.

Specifications:

  • Provides real time Kinematic (RTK) correction data to be utilized by the 3DMGQ7-GNSS/INS
  • Supports industry-standard NMEA and RTCM 3.1 protocols
  • Micro DB-9 Connector
  • Combine 3DM-RTK with SensorCloud RTK network service and 3DMGQ7-GNSS/INS for a complete navigation system.

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Attitude and Heading Reference System with GNSS (GNSS/AHRS)

3DM-GX5-GNSS/AHRS

High Performance Industrial Grade, General Package. USB & RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range) (±2g, ±4g, ±20g, ±40g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • AHRS outputs (Attitude and Heading, Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • GNSS

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Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)

3DM-GV7-AHRS

Tactical Grade Ruggedized IMU/AHRS. USB & RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±4g, 8g and 16g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±250°, ±500°, ±1000°/sec range)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • AR outputs (Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Heading

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3DM-GX5-AHRS

High performance Industrial Grade, General Package. USB & RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range) (±2g, ±4g, ±20g, ±40g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • VRU outputs (Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Heading

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3DM-CX5-AHRS

High Performance Industrial Grade, OEM Package. USB and TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range) (±2g, ±4g, ±20g, ±40g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • VRU outputs (Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Heading

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3DM-CV5-AHRS

Industrial Grade, OEM Package. USB and TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g standard range) (±2g, ±4g, ±20g, ±40g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±500°/sec range) (±250°/sec, ±1000°/sec optional)
  • 3-axis Magnetic field (±8 Gauss range)
  • VRU outputs (Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Heading

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3DM-CV7-AHRS

Tactical Grade, OEM Package. USB and UART (TTL) communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±4g, ±8g and ±16g)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±250°/sec, ±500°/sec and ±1000°/sec)
  • AR outputs (Pitch and Roll, Inclination, Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Heading

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Vertical Reference Unit (VRU)

3DM-GV7-AR

Tactical Grade Ruggedized IMU/VRU. USB & RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±4g, 8g and 16g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±250°, ±500°, ±1000°/sec range)
  • IMU outputs (Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Pitch and Roll
  • Inclination

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3DM-GX5-AR

High Performance Industrial Grade, General Package. USB & RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range) (±2 g, ±4 g, ±20 g, ±40 g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)
  • IMU outputs (Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Pitch and Roll
  • Inclination

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3DM-CX5-AR

High Performance Industrial Grade, OEM Package. USB and TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range) (±2 g, ±4 g, ±20 g, ±40 g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)
  • IMU outputs (Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Pitch and Roll
  • Inclination

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3DM-CV7-AR

Tactical Grade, OEM Package. USB and TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±4g, ±8g and ±16g)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±250°/sec, ±500°/sec and ±1000°/sec)
  • IMU outputs (Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Pitch and Roll
  • Inclination

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3DM-CV5-AR

Industrial Grade, OEM Package. USB and TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g standard range) (±2g, ±4g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±500°/sec range) (±250°/sec, ±1000°/sec optional)
  • IMU outputs (Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Pitch and Roll
  • Inclination

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MV5-AR

Industrial Grade, Ruggedized Package. CAN J1939 communications interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±20g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±1000°/sec range)
  • IMU outputs (Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Pitch and Roll
  • Inclination

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ML5-AR

Low Cost Industrial Grade, Ruggedized Package. CAN J1939 communications interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g range)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±1000°/sec range)
  • IMU outputs (Acceleration and Angular Rate)
  • Pitch and Roll
  • Inclination

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Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

3DM-GX5-IMU

High Performance Industrial Grade, General Package. RS232 communication interface.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g standard range) (±2 g, ±4 g, ±20 g, ±40 g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)

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3DM-CX5-IMU

High Performance Industrial Grade, OEM Package. TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g standard range) (±2 g, ±4 g, ±20 g, ±40 g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (300°/sec range) (±75, ±150, ±900°/sec optional)

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3DM-CV5-IMU

Industrial Grade, OEM Package. TTL serial communication.

Sensor Outputs:

  • 3-axis Acceleration (±8g standard range) (±2g, ±4g optional)
  • 3-axis Angular rate (±500°/sec range) (±250°/sec, ±1000°/sec optional)

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Software for Inertial Sensing

SensorConnectTM

SensorConnect is MicroStrain® main PC software for Wireless and Inertial sensor configuration and data collection.

 

Configure devices, start networks, and collect and analyze data in real-time from our Wireless and Inertial products.

 

Using their intelligent data collection and graphing algorithms, you are able to visualize massive amounts of data instantly without any delay. Zoom in on points of interest just as fast.

 

View raw packet communication with sensors and gateways to aid in troubleshooting and development.

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OEM/Customize

OEM INERTIAL SENSING

Best-in-class sensors customized for you.

Our engineers will collaborate with your team to create the ideal custom/OEM inertial solution, removing any prior limitations that time and budgets may place on your project. From standard GNSS/INS, AHRS and IMU sensors to Differential GPS to Real-Time Kinematic (RTK), our inertial team is an proven leader. Our applications include antenna-pointing, drone navigation and precision agriculture. Our vibration/temperature calibration and compensation ensure reliable, best-in-class performance. From rugged pacakging for long-term, harsh-environment solutions to small, lightweight (4 gram) options, we provide the reliable OEM systems you need.

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