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MicroStrain 3DM-GX5 IMU

High-Performance Inertial Measurement Unit

The 3DM-GX5-IMU is a precision, industrial-grade inertial measurement unit built for applications where best-in-class raw data performance is essential. With advanced MEMS IMU technology, low noise, and full temperature compensation, it provides the reliable motion data needed for sensor fusion, embedded control, and precision tracking systems.

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MicroStrain 3DM-GX5 IMU

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Unrivaled Performance for Demanding Applications

The 3DM-GX5 sensor family represents the pinnacle of industrial-grade IMU performance, combining advanced MEMS IMU technology with unrivaled dynamic and thermal stability. This inertial measurement unit is engineered for applications where best-in-class data fidelity is non-negotiable, providing industry-leading low noise in a compact, precision aluminum enclosure.

As the ideal foundation for advanced sensor fusion technology, the 3DM-GX5 excels at precision motion tracking. It provides a direct stream of fully calibrated, temperature-compensated raw data, making it the definitive choice for powering proprietary navigation algorithms, control systems, and other applications that require a compact MEMS IMU for embedded systems.

Key Features

  • Part of the Trusted GX5 Series: Widely adopted for its consistent performance and reliability in demanding applications, the GX5 Series has a long-standing reputation as an industry-standard MEMS IMU platform.
  • Best-in-class Performance: Delivers superior inertial performance, featuring a low-drift gyroscope with 0.3 °/√hr Angle Random Walk and a high-performance accelerometer with noise density as low as 20 µg/√Hz.
  • Always Reliable: Engineered for the most demanding applications, the precision-machined, aluminum enclosure provides reliable data in challenging operational environments.
  • Assured Thermal Performance: Fully calibrated and compensated across its entire –40 °C to +85 °C operational range, ensuring consistent, predictable performance in all conditions.
  • Designed for Easy Integration: Accelerate your development time with a forward-compatible data protocol, comprehensive MicroStrain Communication Library (MSCL) API (C++, Python®, .NET, MATLAB®), and powerful developer tools like SensorConnect.

Common Applications

The 3DM-GX5 is the ideal high-performance inertial measurement unit for robotics, navigation, and a wide range of other demanding applications, including:

  • Autonomous Vehicle Navigation
  • Platform Stabilization, Pointing, and Control
  • GPS/GNSS-Aided Navigation Systems
  • Motion Capture and Analysis
  • Personnel Tracking

Key Specifications

Primary Functionality

Direct measurement of acceleration, angular rate, Delta-theta, and Delta-velocity.

Key Outputs

Acceleration, angular rate, ambient pressure, Delta-theta, and Delta-velocity

Integrated sensors

Triaxial accelerometer, triaxial gyroscope, and temperature sensors

Sensor Performance

Gyroscope

  • In-Run Bias Stability: 8°/hr (–40 to +85 °C)
  • Offset temperature hysteresis: 0.05°/s
  • Angle Random Walk (ARW): 0.3°/√hr
  • Available Ranges: ±75, ±150, ±300 (standard), ±900°/sec

Accelerometer

  • Noise Density: 25 µg/√Hz (with ±8 g option), 80 µg/√Hz (with ±20 g option)
  • Available Ranges: ±2 g, ±4 g, ±8 g (standard), ±20 g, ±40 g

Robustness

  • Operating Temperature: –40 to +85 °C
  • MTBF: 557,280 hours (Telcordia method)

Physical Specifications

  • Material: Aluminum with precision alignment features
  • Dimensions: 36.0 × 36.6 × 11.1 mm
  • Weight: 16.5 grams
  • Power consumption: 300 mW (typ)

Communication and Integration

  • Interface: RS232 (9,600 bps to 921,600 bps, default 115,200)
  • IMU Data Output Rate: User-adjustable, 1 to 1000 Hz
  • Software Support: SensorConnect, MIP Monitor, MSCL API, MIP Protocol
3DM-GX5-IMU Datasheet Data Sheets English
3DM-GX5-IMU - Quick Start Guide (SensorConnect) Quick Start Guide English
3DM-GX5-IMU - Quick Start Guide (MIP Monitor) Quick Start Guide English
Product Comparison: 3DM-GV7 Series vs. 3DM-GX5 Series Inertial Sensors Buyers Guide English
Firmware Tech Notes English
Micro-D to RS232 Communication and Power Cable Accessory Guide English
PSA-05R-090 9 Volt DC Power Supply for RS-232 Cable Accessory Guide English
CONNECTIVITY KIT,RS232,AHRS/IMU - - Technical Drawing Accessory Guide English
Craft Cable with Micro DB9 and Flying Leads Accessory Guide English
Inertial Sensor Utils Software - Manual Manual/Operating manual English
When to Use Capture Gyro Bias - Technical Note Instructions for use English
Using Hardware Datalogger with Inertial Sensors Instructions for use English
3DM-GX5-IMU - User Manual Manual/Operating manual English
3DM-GX5 Data Communications Protocol - Manual Manual/Operating manual English
3DM-GX5-IMU Sensor Origin - - Technical Drawing Technical Drawing English

Certificates and Approvals

3DM-GX5 Declaration of Conformity (UK) Declaration of Conformity English
3DM-GX5 Declaration of Conformity (EU) Declaration of Conformity English

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Software

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InertialConnect is the latest 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.