VN-100 Rugged IMU/AHRS
Incorporating the same suite of advanced MEMS sensor technologies as the VN-100 OEM, VN-100 Rugged (VN-100S-CR & VN-100T-CR) (also known as the VN-100 Rugged orientation sensor) is encased in a precision anodized aluminum enclosure that allows for easy application integration and provides protection from board stresses and hazards due to harsh environmental conditions. With a size of only 1.3 x 1.4 x 0.35 in. and a weight of 153 grams, the VN-100 Rugged is the smallest commercially available industrial grade IMU/AHRS.
In addition to providing calibrated sensor measurements, VN-100 Rugged computes and outputs real-time, drift-free 3D orientation over the complete 360 degrees of motion. The VN-100 Rugged has a built-in microprocessor that runs an onboard extended Kalman filter at 2400 Hz, providing estimates of both attitude and the real-time gyro drift bias. Communication with the VN-100 Rugged is possible using the serial 3V TTL (UART) via a custom RS-232 or USB cable.
The VN-100 Rugged can be used in a wide variety of industrial and military applications and is well suited for size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-C) constrained applications such as UAVs and other unmanned vehicle systems, camera and platform stabilization, guided munitions, heavy machinery monitoring, robotics, primary or secondary flight navigation, flight simulation, and augmented/virtual reality platforms among others.
SMALL FORM FACTOR
The MEMS sensors and electronics inside the VN-100 Rugged are protected by a clamshell precision anodized aluminum enclosure. The use of precision CNC milled aluminum parts ensures that the axis alignment provided by our factory calibration process is maintained during installation in its final configuration.
With a size of only 1.30 x 1.41 x 0.35 in., the VN-100 Rugged is the smallest commercially available industrial grade IMU/AHRS. With a mass of only 13 grams, the VN-100 Rugged can be integrated into even the smallest of designs.
- Size: 36 x 33 x 9 mm
- Power: 70 mA at 5V
- Mass: 13 g