The MicroStrain ML5-AR, Attitude Reference, delivers low-cost precision measurements of dynamic inclination, acceleration and angular rate in challenging environments specifically designed for those encountered by heavy-duty construction, off-highway, agriculture, mining and trucking industries.
The ML5-AR utilizes the power of a sophisticated Auto-Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) to remove errors associated with vibration, sudden linear motions and quake, resulting in a true reading of inclination under all conditions.
State-of-the-art temperature compensation and calibration assures error-free performance over the full operational temperature range.
The compact size, wide 4.5 to 36 V power range, IP68/IP69K rating and CAN J1939 or CANopen communications interface make the ML5-AR a single part solution for a full range of vehicle sizes and applications.
DatasheetThe MV5-AR utilizes the power of a sophisticated Auto-Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) to remove errors associated with vibration, sudden linear motions, and quake, resulting in a true reading of inclination under all conditions. Its power and mounting flexibility make it a single-part solution for a variety of vehicle applications.
Best in Class Performance
- Full accuracy over the entire operational temperature range of -40° C to 85° C
- High performance 6-DOF MEMs sensor suite provides best possible accuracy regardless of mounting angle
- Auto-Adaptive EKF provides best dynamic accuracy
- LORD Sensing mechanical isolation technology used internally for high shock resistance and reliability.
- Based on LORD Sensing's proven 5th generation industrial/aerospace solid-state MEMS accelerometer and gyro inertial sensor technology
Ease of Use
- Compact and rugged reinforced PBT housing is fully sealed for immersion, pressure wash (IP67, IP69K)
- Low-cost, rugged, reliable AMPSEAL 16 connector
- Optional metal guard plate protects sensor and connector - permits connector insertion/removal
- Low-cost, compact size, and full 360° measurement range about all axis permits single part number inventory for a variety of vehicle sizes and applications
- CAN J1939 communication
Cost Effective
- Standard or custom configurations
- Out-of-the-box solution reduces development time
Best in Class Performance
- Full accuracy over the entire operational temperature range of -40° C to 85° C
- High performance 6-DOF MEMs sensor suite provides best possible accuracy regardless of mounting angle
- Auto-Adaptive EKF provides best dynamic accuracy
- LORD Sensing mechanical isolation technology used internally for high shock resistance and reliability.
- Based on LORD Sensing's proven 5th generation industrial/aerospace solid-state MEMS accelerometer and gyro inertial sensor technology
Ease of Use
- Compact and rugged reinforced PBT housing is fully sealed for immersion, pressure wash (IP67, IP69K)
- Low-cost, rugged, reliable AMPSEAL 16 connector
- Optional metal guard plate protects sensor and connector - permits connector insertion/removal
- Low-cost, compact size, and full 360° measurement range about all axis permits single part number inventory for a variety of vehicle sizes and applications
- CAN J1939 communication
Cost Effective
- Standard or custom configurations
- Out-of-the-box solution reduces development time
Best in Class Performance
- Fully calibrated, temperature compensated, and mathematically aligned to an orthogonal coordinate system for highly accurate outputs
- Bias tracking, error estimation, threshold flags, and adaptive noise, magnetic, and gravitational field modeling allow for fine tuning to conditions in each application.
- Compact, low profile, and lightweight
Ease of Use
- Easy integration via comprehensive SDK
- Common protocol between 3DM-GX3, GX4, RQ1, GQ4, GX5, and CV5
Cost Effective
- Out-of-the box solution reduces development time.
- Volume discounts
Sensor
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High performance high-g accelerometer
- 120 µg/√Hz
- ±8 g range
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High performance Gyroscope
- 1000°/S
- Attitude accuracy ±0.5°
- Attitude resolution 0.02°
- Fully calibrated and temperature compensated
–40 to +85°C
Operation
- Adjustable sampling rates up to 500Hz (100Hz default)
- Triple power flexibility:
- 5V regulated
- 12V unregulated vehicle bus
- 24V unregulated vehicle bus
- Single CAN command adjusts for any mounting orientation
- Fully compliant to strict automotive and off-highway test standards
Package
- PBT Thermoplastic, Reinforced, Hermetically sealed
- Ingress protection IP68, IP69K
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Highly compact and low profile
- 80.0mm x 55.0mm x 24.0mm
- 110.5 grams
- J1939 or CANopen bus interface options
- RoHS, REACH, CE
Sensor
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High performance accelerometer
- 85 µg/√Hz
- ±20 g range
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High performance Gyroscope
- 1000°/S
- Attitude accuracy ±0.2°
- Attitude resolution 0.05°
- Fully calibrated and temperature compensated
–40 to +85°C
Operation
- Adjustable sampling rates up to 500Hz (100Hz default)
- Triple power flexibility:
- 5V regulated
- 12V unregulated vehicle bus
- 24V unregulated vehicle bus
- Single CAN command adjusts for any mounting orientation
- Fully compliant to strict automotive and off-highway test standards
Package
- PBT Thermoplastic, Reinforced, Hermetically sealed
- Ingress protection IP68, IP69K
-
Highly compact and low profile
- 80.0mm x 55.0mm x 24.0mm
- 110.5 grams
- J1939 or CANopen bus interface options
- RoHS, REACH, CE
Sensor
- 50-channel GPS receiver
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High Performance Accelerometer
- 50 µg/√Hz (+-5g option)
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Super-stable Gyro
- 5 dph in-run bias (-40 to +85°C)
- Non-linearity ±0.02% fs
- ARW 0.2 °/√hr
- Attitude repeatability 0.1°
Operation
- Adjustable sampling rates up to 500Hz
- Independently configurable IMU, GPS, EKF outputs
- Forward compatible MIP Protocol optimizes bandwidth
- SensorConnect software for configuration, control, display, and logging
Package
- Alodine Aluminum
- DO-160G environmental rating
- Precision alignment features
- Highly compact and low profile
- 88.3mm x 76.2mm x 22.0mm
- 205 grams
- RS422 (9600 bps to 460,800 bps)
- –40 to +85 °C operating temperature range (-50 °C optional)
- MTBF 180,000 hours (Telcordia method I, AC/30C)
General Documentation
- Datasheet
- Quick Start Guide
- User Manual CAN J1939
- User Manual M Series CANopen
- 6212-3014 M-Series Development Kit
- 6212-3014 M-Series Development Kit (Japan)
- 6212-3017 M-Series Cable Kit
- 6212-3017 M-Series Cable Kit (Japan)
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- UK Declaration of Conformity
- REACH-SVHC Compliance Declaration
- RoHS Compliance Declaration
- Impact Shield - STP Drawing file
- Impact Shield - Mechanical Drawing
General Documentation
- Datasheet
- Quick Start Guide
- User Manual CAN J1939
- User Manual M Series CANopen
- 6212-3014 M-Series Development Kit
- 6212-3014 M-Series Development Kit (Japan)
- 6212-3017 M-Series Cable Kit
- 6212-3017 M-Series Cable Kit (Japan)
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- UK Declaration of Conformity
- REACH-SVHC Compliance Declaration
- RoHS Compliance Declaration
- Impact Shield - STP Drawing File
- Impact Shield - Mechanical Drawing
- FAQ's
General Documentation
Technical Notes
- ROHS Certificate
- Inertial product comparison
- Inertial Sensor Utils User Manual
- Using an Hardware Datalogger with Inertial Sensors
- Selecting a Gyroscope Option
- Using a Marine-Grade GPS Antenna
- When to use “Capture Gyro Bias”
- Auto-Adaptive Dynamic Roll and Pitch Performance
- Overview of All Inertial Products