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Integrated AdaptNav™ provides real-time noise characterization and active gyro drift compensation for superior heading, pitch and roll performance in electrically and mechanically noisy environments
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Fully temperature compensated over the entire operating range, individually calibrated from -40⁰ to +70⁰ C
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Powerful user programmable sensor customization apps via NorthTek™ Forth interpreter
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2D and 3D adaptive in-field cal providing hard and soft magnetic interference compensation
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Advanced sensing technology (3-axis magnetic, 3-axis MEMS acceleration, and 3-axis MEMS gyro)
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Selectable 4g or 8g accelerometer ranges, suitable for highly dynamic application environments
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Magnetic and True North heading (yaw), pitch, and roll measurement
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Full 360° rollover capability
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Low power consumption and power management (Sleep Mode) functionality
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Supports multiple communication protocols
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In-field calibration point selection and distribution indicator
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Quality of in-field calibration indicator
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Centripetal acceleration correction
AHRS-8
$1,350
Volume Pricing Available
Fully temperature compensated, the AHRS-8 is individually calibrated for industry-leading heading accuracy. Our AdaptNav™ algorithm provides accurate in-field calibration, while the NorthTek™ Development System makes it the world’s only fully programmable inertial system.
| Dynamic Heading Accuracy | 1.0° RMS |
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| Static Heading Accuracy | 0.2° RMS |
| Heading Repeatability | 0.1° RMS |
| Dynamic Pitch/Roll Accuracy | 1.0° RMS |
| Static Pitch/Roll Accuracy | 0.2° RMS |
| Pitch/Roll Repeatability | 0.1° RMS |
| Pitch/Roll Range | ± 90°, ± 180° |
| Accelerometer Range | ± 4g or ± 8g (± 1g) |
| Accel Noise Density | 126 ug/√Hz |
| Accel Bias Stability | 0.023 mg |
| Accel Velocity Random Walk (VRW) | 0.063 (m/s)/√Hr |
| Gyro Dynamic Range | ± 480°/sec (± 300°/sec)2 |
| Gyro Noise Density | 0.03 dps/√Hz |
| Gyro Bias Stability | 10.8 deg/hr |
| Gyro Angular Random Walk (ARW) | 1.5 deg/√hr |
| Magnetic Range | ±1.2 Gauss (±900 MGauss)2 |
| Maximum Magnetic Inclination (Dip) | ± 80° |
| Update Rate (Samples/Sec) | 100 |
| Baud Rate | 0.3, 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6; 19.2; 38.4; 57.6; 115.2 kbaud |
| L x W x H | 42 x 28 x 12 mm (1.66 x 1.11 x 0.43 inches) |
| Mass | 16g |
| Encapsulated or Enclosure | Yes |
| Operating Temp | -40° to +85° C |
| Storage Temp | -40° to +85° C |
| Humidity Resistance | 95%, 70° C, 240 hrs Meets MIL-STD-202G – Method 103A, Test Condition A |
| Shock Resistance | 1500g, 1ms Pulse, Half-Sine Wave Meets MIL-STD-202G – Method 213B, Test Condition F |
| Vibration Resistance | .06 dB Power Spectral Density, 9.26 G RMS, Meets MIL-STD-202G – Method 214A, Test Condition I/C |
| Power Supply | +4 to +10V DC |
| Input Power, Operating Mode (Typical @ 4V) | 330 mW |
| 3.3V Logic UART Interface | Yes |
| 3D and Adaptive In-Field Calibration | Yes |
| Able To Maintain Function When Inverted | Yes |
| Quaternion/Rotation Matrix Output | Yes |
| True North Heading Output | Yes |
| NorthTek™ User Programmable Customizations | Yes |
| Includes World Magnetic Model | Yes |
| Fully Temperature Compensated | Yes |
| Individually Calibrated Over Temperature (-40° to +70° C) | Yes |
| Pin Connectivity Gold Plating | Yes |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
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AdaptNav Datasheet
Product Datasheet for AdaptNav
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NorthTek Datasheet
Product Datasheet for NorthTek
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Integration and Calibration Guide
Integration and Calibration Guide for the DC-4E, GEDC-6E, and AHRS-8
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Software Interface User Manual
Software Interface User Manual for the DC-4E, GEDC-6E, and AHRS-8
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Remote Function Select (RFS) Protocol Suite
Remote Function Select (RFS) Protocol Suite for AHRS-8/GEDC-6E/DC-4E
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NorthTek Programming Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide for the NorthTek Programming Language
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NorthTek Programming Manual
User Manual for the NorthTek Programming Language
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NorthTek Programming Language Scripts
NorthTek's custom Forth Language Scripts
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AHRS-8 Version 5.5.2 Release Notes
AHRS-8 Release Notes for Software Version 5.5.2
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AHRS-8 Version 5.5.2 Hex Files
Hexidecimal files for the AHRS-8 Software Version 5.5.2
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DC-4E, GEDC-6E, AHRS-8 STEP Files
Solid Model Mechanicals for DC-4E, GEDC-6E, and AHRS-8 Inertial Systems
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Mforth Command Line Interpreter Cheat Sheet
Mforth Command Line Interpreter Cheat Sheet
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Forth Language Command Cheat Sheet
Forth Language Command Cheat Sheet
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Bit Stream Protocol
Bit Stream Protocol for IMU-10
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Application Note 1001E
Backward compatibility considerations for DC-4E, GEDC-6E, and AHRS-8
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Application Note 1002E
Emulating SP300X power on characteristics with DC-4E/GECD-6E/AHRS-8 NorthTek™ enabled inertial sensors.
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Application Note 1004E
Recommended circuit for field update of firmware and World Magnetic Model for the Sparton DC-4E/GEDC-6E/AHRS-8 inertial sensors.
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Application Note 1006E
Software Release Firmware Upgrades with Flash Magic
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Application Note 1007E
Explanation of the Process for Making Orientation Modifications
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