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3DM-CV7-INS

Value-focused embeddable 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.

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3DM-CV7-INS

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Sensor

  • Tactical grade gyro (1.5°/hr bias instability)

  • Fully calibrated over entire temperature range
  • Roll/pitch static accuracy: 0.25°, dynamic accuracy: 0.5°
  • Integrated magnetometer for absolute heading tracking

Operation

  • Onboard Extended Kalman Filter for attitude estimation

  • User-selectable accelerometer and gyroscope range
  • 1 KHz output data rate for all channels
  • Factory supported ROS1 and ROS2 driver
  • SensorConnect software for configuration, control, display, and logging
  • MSCL open source API for easy integration

Package

  • Anodized aluminum mounting base

  • Precision alignment features
  • Compact and low profile
    • 38mm x 24mm x 8.6mm
    • 8.3 grams
    • 18% thinner than the 3DM-CV5
    • 20% lighter than the 3DM-CV5
  • USB and UART (TTL) interface
  • –40 to +85°C operating temperature range
3DM-CV7 Series Data Sheet Data Sheets English
3DM-GX5/CX5/CV5 Firmware Change Log Tech Notes English
Micro D-to-USB Communication and Power Cable Accessory Guide English
Micro-D to RS232 Communication and Power Cable Accessory Guide English
Micro D-to-USB Communication and Power Cable Accessory Guide English
Craft Cable with Micro DB9 and Flying Leads Accessory Guide English
6212-3010 DEVELOPMENT KIT, RS232, INERTIAL C-SERIES Accessory Guide English
6212-3009 DEVELOPMENT KIT, USB, INERTIAL C-SERIES Accessory Guide English
Micro-D to RS232 Communication and Power Cable Accessory Guide English
C-Series Connectivity Board Interface Control Document Mounting Instructions English

Certificates and Approvals

3DM-CV7 Declaration of Conformity (UK) Declaration of Conformity English
MicroStrain REACH-SVHC Compliance Declaration Declaration of Conformity English
3DM-CV7 Declaration of Conformity (EU) Declaration of Conformity English
3DM-CV7-INS
Performance Grade Tactical Grade
Random Walk Accel: 29.5 µg/√/Hz, Gyro: 0.14 °/√hr
Bias Instability (Gyroscope) 1.5 °/hr
Bias Instability (Accelerometer) 18 μg
Hysteresis Accel bias: 0.75 mg, Accel gain: 600 PPM, Gyro bias: 0.03 °/s, Gyro gain: 1000 PPM
Communication Port Type Samtec FTS-105 (2x5)
Communication Interface TTL serial, USB
Update Rate IMU: 1000 Hz, EKF: 1000 Hz
Inputs/Outputs 4xGPIO
Weight 8.3 g
Weight 0.293 oz
Size 38 mm x 24 mm x 8.6 mm
Size 1.49 in x 0.94 in x 0.30 in
Power Consumption 0.23 W
Input Voltage 3.2 V to 5.2 V
Minimum Operating Temperature -40 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 85 °C
Minimum Operating Temperature -40 °F
Maximum Operating Temperature 185 °F
MTBF 2002026 h
GNSS Input(s) External Input(s)
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 Embeddable, Screw Down, Precision Alignment

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. 

Software

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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.

SensorCloud Laptop and Desktop

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.


Built for ROS

Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open-source, meta-operating system for your robot. It provides the services you would expect from an operating system, including hardware abstraction, low-level device control, implementation of commonly-used functionality, message-passing between processes, and package management. ROS can be used in building and simulating robotics applications, as well as unmanned ground vehicles and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). MicroStrain has an open source License free (MIT License) series of drivers specifically designed and tested for ROS.

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Integrated PX4 Support

PX4 is an open source flight control software for drones and other unmanned vehicles. The project provides a flexible set of tools for drone developers to share technologies to create tailored solutions for drone applications. PX4 provides a standard to deliver drone hardware support and software stack, allowing an ecosystem to build and maintain hardware and software in a scalable way. PX4 is fully supported on MicroStrain’s 3DM-CV7 family of inertial sensors.


The 3DM-CV7-INS is a value-focused embeddable tactical-grade Inertial Navigation System (INS) that offers the smallest and lightest OEM package available. It features external position, velocity, and heading inputs, advanced Extended Kalman Filter, and flexible aiding capabilities in just 8 grams, making it ideal for size and weight-constrained applications.

The 3DM-CV7-INS is optimized for size and weight in OEM applications (8 grams), while the 3DM-GV7-INS is ruggedized with IP68 rating for harsh environments. Both offer tactical-grade performance, but CV7 provides the smallest package size and GV7 offers superior environmental protection.

The 3DM-CV7-INS accepts multiple external aiding sources:

  • GNSS position and velocity (ECEF or LLH/NED formats)
  • Industry-standard NMEA input over AUX port
  • Body velocity inputs from radar, lidar, or optical flow sensors
  • True heading measurements
  • Encrypted GNSS receivers (SAASM or MCode)
  • Pre-processed velocity data from various navigation sensors

The flexible Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) can accept multiple external aiding measurements simultaneously, including GNSS data, body-frame velocity, radar/lidar inputs, and heading sources. This multi-sensor fusion maintains robust navigation during GNSS outages and improves overall accuracy.

Yes, the 3DM-CV7-INS is defense-ready and accepts encrypted GNSS receivers including SAASM (Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module) and MCode, enhancing reliability of Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions during jamming and spoofing events.

Body velocity inputs allow the 3DM-CV7-INS to accept measurements in the sensor's local frame rather than global coordinates. This enables integration with sensors like radar, lidar, optical flow, and wheel encoders that naturally provide body-frame velocity data, improving navigation accuracy during GNSS-denied conditions.

The 3DM-CV7-INS is ideal for:

  • Autonomous robots and vehicles requiring compact navigation
  • Drone and UAV applications with strict weight constraints
  • Mobile robotics with multi-sensor fusion requirements
  • OEM embedded systems needing tactical-grade performance
  • GNSS-denied navigation applications
  • Robotics requiring radar, lidar, or optical flow integration

Absolutely. The 3DM-CV7-INS features advanced timing management and event triggering systems designed specifically for robotics and autonomous vehicle timing requirements. Its flexible aiding framework supports robotics-oriented sensors like wheel encoders, radar, and vision systems.

The tactical-grade IMU combined with flexible external aiding maintains robust navigation during GNSS outages. The system accepts multiple aiding sources (radar, lidar, optical flow, wheel speed) to constrain uncertainty growth during extended satellite signal losses.

The Auto-Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter provides sophisticated sensor fusion that automatically adapts to changing dynamics and environmental conditions. It combines internal IMU data with external aiding measurements, applying optimal weighting and robust anomaly rejection for consistent performance.

Yes, MicroStrain provides open-source, MIT-licensed ROS and ROS2 drivers specifically designed for the CV7 series. Enhanced GNSS capabilities and support for the 3DM-CV7-INS are included in the latest ROS driver versions.

Yes, as part of the MicroStrain by HBK product line, the 3DM-CV7-INS is NDAA compliant, making it suitable for U.S. government, defense, and critical infrastructure applications requiring secure navigation solutions.

The 3DM-CV7-INS offers unmatched value combining tactical-grade accuracy, the industry's smallest 8-gram package, flexible multi-sensor aiding, defense-ready encryption support, and advanced timing features - providing premium navigation performance in weight and size-constrained applications where others simply cannot fit.

The 3DM-CV7-INS sets the benchmark for value and performance with individual calibration, Auto-Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter, support for both NMEA and MIP protocols, encrypted GNSS compatibility, and the most comprehensive external aiding framework available in an 8-gram tactical-grade package.