Jewell Instruments ECS Series eCompass
Standard electronic compass featuring quick-connect, external serial interface that facilitates easy access for calibration and tuning.
Overview
Features
- 3-axis magnetometer
- 2-axis tilt sensor
- ±0.5° rms² heading accuracy
- ±42° heading tilt range (±60° optional)
- ±42° pitch and roll range
- Supply voltage
- 6 to 45Vdc unregulated
- 5.0Vdc regulated
- -40 to 221°F (-40 to 105°C) operating temperature range
- RS232 or RS485 digital output
- Plastic or aluminum enclosure
Description
The Jewell Instruments ECS Series eCompass combines a precision 3-axis solid-state magnetometer and a rugged 2-axis electrolytic tilt sensor to provide accurate heading and tilt measurements over a wide range of environmental conditions. The firmware and signal processing algorithms have been refined and improved over three prior generations of compasses.
A key advantage of the ECS is its quick-connect, external serial interface. While the compass is in place, and without disconnecting system wiring, a serial cable or available USB cable can be temporarily connected via the RJ12-style modular receptacle. This allows easy access during installation for calibration and tuning. It also provides a diagnostic port and can be used for an auxiliary read-out when needed. In situations where a fixed installation is not desirable, the RJ12 connection can be used exclusively.
User definable parameters include the selection of NMEA output data and update rate; operating mode as continuous or query-only; and angle data in degrees, mils, radians, or 16-bit integer. Compensation for both hard and soft iron influences is built in.
Applications for the ECS Series eCompass include:
- Unmanned vehicles
- Robotics
- Weather buoys
- Antenna positioning
- Marine navigation
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