3DM-GV7-INS

Tactical Grade Ruggedized Inertial Navigation System

3DM-GV7-INS

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Ruggedized IP68 tactical grade inertial navigation system with external position and velocity inputs. Features an advanced Extended Kalman Filter, cutting-edge orientation algorithms, advanced time management, and event triggering system.

Sensor

Tactical grade gyro (1.5°/hr bias instability)
Fully calibrated over entire temperature range
Roll/pitch accuracy
- Static: 0.25°
- Dynamic: 0.5°
Integrated magnetometer for absolute heading tracking
External position and velocity inputs
Industry-standard NMEA input over AUX port

Operation

Onboard Extended Kalman Filter for attitude estimation
User-selectable accelerometer and gyroscope range
Adjustable sampling rates up to 1 KHz
Defense-ready: accepts encrypted GNSS receivers
Factory supported ROS1 and ROS2 driver
SensorConnect software for configuration, control, display, and logging
MSCL open source API for easy integration

Package

Ruggedized IP68 package
Precision-machined anodized aluminum enclosure
Precision alignment features
Compact and low profile
- 36.2 mm x 36.6 mm x 10.2 mm
- 17.7 grams
–40 to +85°C operating temperature range

3DM-GV7 Data Sheet	Data Sheets	English
Product Comparison: 3DM-GV7 Series vs. 3DM-GX5 Series Inertial Sensors	Buyers Guide	English
3DM-CV7 Aiding Source Comparison: MIP vs. NMEA	Tech Notes	English
3DM-GV7 Mechanical Drawing (PDF)	Technical drawing	English
Enhancing Inertial Navigation Performance with Radar - Whitepaper	Application Note	English

Certificates and Approvals

3DM-GV7 Declaration of Conformity (EU)	Declaration of Conformity	English
3DM-GV7 Declaration of Conformity (UK)	Declaration of Conformity	English
MicroStrain REACH-SVHC Compliance Declaration	Declaration of Conformity	English

3DM-GV7 CAD File	CAD Step Files
3DM-GV7 CAD File with Cable	CAD Step Files
MicroStrain 7-Series Inertial Sensor Firmware	Firmware

3DM-GV7-INS
Performance Grade	Tactical Grade
Features	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
Random Walk	Accel: 31 µg/√Hz, Gyro: 0.2 °/√hr
Bias Instability (Gyroscope)	1.5 °/hr
Bias Instability (Accelerometer)	20 μg
Hysteresis	Accel bias: 0.9 mg, Accel gain: 318 PPM, Gyro bias: 0.066 °/s, Gyro gain: 1000 PPM
Communication Port Type	Micro D9
Communication Interface	RS-232, USB
Update Rate	IMU: 1000 Hz, EKF: 1000 Hz
Inputs/Outputs	2xGPIO
Weight	17.7 g
Weight	0.624 oz
Size	36.2 mm x 36.6 mm x 10.2 mm
Size	1.43 in x 1.44 in x 0.40 in
Power Consumption	0.32 W
Input Voltage	4.6 V to 36 V
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature	85 °C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °F
Maximum Operating Temperature	185 °F
MTBF	2058917 h
Sensing Range (Accelerometer)	4 g
Sensing Range (Gyroscope)	250 °/s
Sensing Range (Magnetometer)	8 Gauss
Sensing Range (Pressure)	1260 mbar
Accuracy	Roll/Pitch (dynamic): 0.5 °, Roll/Pitch (static): 0.25 °, Heading (static): 0.5 °, Heading (dynamic): 2 °
Ingress Protection Rating	Not Rated
Housing Material	Aluminum
Software	MSCL, ROS, SensorConnect
Mounting Style	Screw Down, Precision Alignment
Mouser shop	130-3DM-GV7-INS

3DM-GV7-INS
Performance Grade	Tactical Grade
Features	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
Random Walk	Accel: 31 µg/√Hz, Gyro: 0.2 °/√hr
Bias Instability (Gyroscope)	1.5 °/hr
Bias Instability (Accelerometer)	20 μg
Hysteresis	Accel bias: 0.9 mg, Accel gain: 318 PPM, Gyro bias: 0.066 °/s, Gyro gain: 1000 PPM
Communication Port Type	Micro D9
Communication Interface	RS-232, USB
Update Rate	IMU: 1000 Hz, EKF: 1000 Hz
Inputs/Outputs	2xGPIO
Weight	17.7 g
Weight	0.624 oz
Size	36.2 mm x 36.6 mm x 10.2 mm
Size	1.43 in x 1.44 in x 0.40 in
Power Consumption	0.32 W
Input Voltage	4.6 V to 36 V
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature	85 °C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °F
Maximum Operating Temperature	185 °F
MTBF	2058917 h
Sensing Range (Accelerometer)	4 g
Sensing Range (Gyroscope)	250 °/s
Sensing Range (Magnetometer)	8 Gauss
Sensing Range (Pressure)	1260 mbar
Accuracy	Roll/Pitch (dynamic): 0.5 °, Roll/Pitch (static): 0.25 °, Heading (static): 0.5 °, Heading (dynamic): 2 °
Ingress Protection Rating	Not Rated
Housing Material	Aluminum
Software	MSCL, ROS, SensorConnect
Mounting Style	Screw Down, Precision Alignment
Mouser shop	130-3DM-GV7-INS

Product Code	Description
6212-0031	IP68 CABLE KIT, RS232
6212-0032	IP68 CABLE KIT, USB
6212-1200	IP68 FLYING LEADS

Everything you need to get started

Access your sensor's comprehensive online user manual. Find detailed setup instructions, calibration procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical specifications all in one convenient location.

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Software

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InertialConnect
SensorConnect
SensorCloud
MSCL and MIP SDK

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InertialConnect Screenshot - GNSS Statuses

InertialConnect is the preferred software solution for MicroStrain inertial sensors. With InertialConnect, you can easily configure your sensors, adjust parameters, upgrade firmware, and deploy preconfigured parameter files. You can also verify sensor outputs with intuitive visualizations, including times eries data, position data, and statuses.

InertialConnect is compatible with both PC desktop and Linux operating systems, making it your go-to solution for precision and efficiency in inertial sensor management.

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SensorConnect is the next generation in desktop sensing software.

From configuration of nodes and starting networks, to collecting and analyzing data in real-time, SensorConnect provides a modern, powerful experience with our Wireless, Inertial, and Displacement products.

Using our intelligent data collection and graphing algorithms, you are able to visualize massive amounts of data instantly, and then zoom in on points of interest just as fast.

Built in MathEngine functionality allows for both real-time and post-processed math, such as generating FFTs, averages, RMS, etc.

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SensorCloud is a unique sensor data storage, visualization, and remote management platform that leverages powerful Cloud computing technologies to provide excellent data scalability, rapid visualization, and user programmable analysis.

MicroStrain sensors can instantly upload their data to SensorCloud via an ethernet-connected WSDA-2000. Once uploaded, your data is securely stored in the Cloud and can be accessed from anywhere, or downloaded for offline use.

Configurable alerts can be set to help notify you of real-time event in your data.

MathEngine allows you to perform analytics on your data, all in the Cloud. Pre-built functions are available for ease of use, while IPython Notebooks allow advanced users to write custom scripts to be run on their data once, or on a schedule.

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The MicroStrain Communication Library (MSCL) is our open-sourced API that simplifies writing code to interact with our sensors. MIP SDK is a lightweight C/C++ library for interacting with MicroStrain G and C-series products via baremetal and resource constrained microcontrollers.

Both APIs are readily available and fully-documented on GitHub, featuring valuable tools such as full documentation, example code, and a quick start guide.

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