ML5-AR

The ML5-AR IMU/tilt sensor 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 communications interface make the ML5-AR a single part solution for a full range of vehicle sizes and applications.

ML5-AR

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Sensor

High performance high-g accelerometer
- 120 µg/√Hz
- ±8 g range
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
Highly compact and low profile
- 80.0mm x 55.0mm x 24.0mm
- 110.5 grams
CAN J1939 bus interface
RoHS, REACH, CE, UKCA

Code	Name
6283-4790	ML5-AR, J1939
6283-4792	ML5-AR, CANopen

ML5-AR - Data Sheet	Data Sheets	English
M-Series - Quick Start Guide	Quick Start Guide	English
M-Series - User Manual CAN J1939	Manual	English
M-Series - User Manual CANopen	Manual	English
M-Series Development Kit	Accessory Guide	English
M-Series Cable Kit (Japan)	Accessory Guide	English
M-Series Cable Kit	Accessory Guide	English
M-Series Development Kit (Japan)	Accessory Guide	English
Inertial Sensing Solutions for Off-Highway Applications	Brochure	English
CAN to Serial Cable ICD	Technical drawing	English

Sales documents

Zeta Racing - Case Study

Case Study

English

Certificates and Approvals

ML5-AR Declaration of Conformity (EU)	Declaration of Conformity	English
ML5-AR Declaration of Conformity (UK)	Declaration of Conformity	English
MicroStrain REACH-SVHC Compliance Declaration	Declaration of Conformity	English

M-Series CAD Model	CAD Step Files
M-Series SAE J1939 Configuration File	Software

ML5-AR
Performance Grade	Industrial Grade
Random Walk	Accel: 120 µg/√Hz, Gyro: 0.45 °/√hr
Bias Instability (Gyroscope)	8 °/hr
Bias Instability (Accelerometer)	80 μg
Hysteresis	Accel bias: 16 mg, Accel gain: 1000 PPM, Gyro bias: 1.0 °/s, Gyro gain: 1000 PPM
Communication Port Type	AMPSEAL 16 gold plated 4 pin
Communication Interface	CANopen
Update Rate	IMU: 500Hz, EKF: 500Hz
Weight	110.5 g
Weight	38.98 oz
Size	78.9 mm x 55 mm x 23.5 mm
Size	3.11 in x 2.17 in x 0.93 in
Power Consumption	0.625 W
Input Voltage	4.5 V to 36 V, 12/24 Nominal
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature	85 °C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °F
Maximum Operating Temperature	185 °F
MTBF	826440 h
Sensing Range (Accelerometer)	20 g
Sensing Range (Gyroscope)	1000 °/s
Accuracy	Roll/Pitch (static): 0.25 °
Ingress Protection Rating	IP68, IP69K
Housing Material	Fiber-Reinforced PBT
Mounting Style	Screw Down

List of accessories available for all variants of this family

Product Code	Description
6212-3016	M-Series Impact Shield
6212-3017	M-SERIES CABLE KIT

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Software

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InertialConnect
SensorConnect
SensorCloud
MSCL and MIP SDK

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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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