FAS-A Inclinometer
MicroStrain's inertial, orientation and inclinometer product line includes simple inclinometers, commonly referred to as tiltmeters or clinometers, inertial measurement units (IMU) and attitude heading reference systems (AHRS) - With or without GPS-Receiver. These products can provide single axis or dual axis inclination, linear acceleration and angular rate, or orientation in the form of pitch, roll and heading (yaw or azimuth) Quaternion or orientation matrix.
UPDATE:
There is a typo in the 3DM-GX-series data sheets regarding the Gyro Bias stability.
It should read: Gyro Bias Instability: +/-0.01°/sec
The FAS-A® Inclinometer is designed to provide 1 and 2-axis static and quasi-dynamic orientation measurements. It incorporates 3 accelerometers together with an on-board microprocessor, embedded software algorithm, non-volatile memory for configuration, and serial communication interface. Its form-factor, rated temperature range and power supply requirements are optimized for a broad array of applications. The FAS-A® outputs either one 360° roll axis or two +/-70° pitch and roll axes.
Features & Benefits
- out-of-the-box inclination sensor in a small package
- -25 °C to +70 °C operational range
- digital output includes 360° inclination on one axis or +/-70° inclination on two axes
- analog output provides voltage linearly proportional to inclination
- factory calibrated
- RS-232 communication interface
- data rate up to 40 Hz
- ships with software interface, communication and power cable, power supply and analog cable
- +5.2 to +12.0 volts power range
- ABS plastic enclosure with mounting holes
- user programmable
The FAS-A® Inclinometer is initially sold as a starter kit with orientation module, RS-232 communication and power cable, universal wall transformer power supply, software CD, user manual and quick start guide.
The FAS-A® Inclinometer is factory calibrated and ready for use with power-up. The FAS-A® ships with easy-to-use Microsoft Windows software which allows the user to initialize, configure and operate the instrument, view real-time measurements graphically, and write data to file for post-processing. For those users, integrators or OEMs who develop their own applications, the FAS-A® is shipped with a complete Data Communications Protocol guide that provides the developer with a complete instrument command set. Applications of your own design can readily be developed in any coding language and on any computing platform including microprocessors.
When outputting in single axis mode, the FAS-A® provides measurement of 360° about its roll axis. When outputting in dual axis mode, the FAS-A® provides measurement of +/-70° about both its pitch and roll axes.
The FAS-A® requires +5.2 to +12.0 volts DC to operate and can be powered by wall transformer, batteries, or any other capable power source. The enclosure provides a 2 hole mounting boss. Custom communication and power cables can be user fabricated or purchased from the factory.
Applications
- automotive
- marine
- military
- heavy equipment
- virtual reality
- antenna, satellite and camera pointing
- biomechanics
- robotics
- container handling
- tracking and control
