Tactical-grade embeddable inertial navigation system with quad-redundant IMU architecture, external GNSS aiding, next-generation vibration rejection, and continuous navigation in GNSS-denied environments.
3DM-CX7-INS
The 3DM-CX7-INS is a tactical-grade embeddable inertial navigation system (INS) from MicroStrain by HBK. It delivers continuous position, velocity, and attitude estimation by fusing a quad-redundant IMU architecture with external GNSS, body-frame velocity, and heading aiding inputs through MicroStrain's auto-adaptive Extended Kalman Filter, maintaining a robust navigation solution even when satellite signals are degraded, jammed, or unavailable.
With four internal IMUs continuously monitored in parallel, the CX7-INS automatically detects untrustworthy measurements from any individual IMU and deweights or excludes its readings in real time. This built-in redundancy ensures that transient sensor anomalies from shock, vibration, or component variation never propagate into the navigation solution, providing a level of measurement integrity that single-IMU designs cannot match. Validated at up to 100x better attitude stability under repeated high-g shock conditions, the inertial core of the CX7-INS remains reliable when the environment becomes most challenging.
Compatible with NMEA and native MIP protocol inputs, the CX7-INS works with a wide range of GNSS receivers and external aiding sensors including radar, LiDAR, and wheel encoders. Key specifications include an extended ±32 g accelerometer range, ±4,000°/s gyroscope range, adjustable output rates up to 1 kHz, and a compact 8.3 g OEM form factor measuring 38 mm x 24 mm. Every unit is individually calibrated across the full -40°C to 85°C operating range. The 3DM-CX7-INS is NDAA compliant, ITAR free, ROS ready, and PX4 compatible. It is part of the MicroStrain C-Series inertial sensor family, backed by 80+ years of HBK measurement heritage.
Certificates and Approvals
| 3DM-CV7 Declaration of Conformity (UK) | Declaration of Conformity | English |
| 3DM-CV7 Declaration of Conformity (EU) | Declaration of Conformity | English |
| Type | Inertial Navigation (INS) |
| Performance Grade | Tactical Grade |
| Features | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer |
| Random Walk | Accel: 36 µg/√Hz, Gyro: 0.058º/√h |
| Bias Instability (Gyroscope) | 2.1 °/hr |
| Bias Instability (Accelerometer) | 8.5 μg |
| Communication Port Type | Samtec FTS-105 (2x5) |
| Communication Interface | TTL serial |
| Update Rate | 1 to 1000 Hz |
| Inputs/Outputs | 4xGPIO |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Weight | 0.29 oz |
| Size | 38 x 24 x 8.6 |
| Size | 1.5 x 0.94 x 0.34 |
| Power Consumption | 0.324 W |
| Input Voltage | 3.2 to 5.2 VDC |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 85 °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40 °F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 185 °F |
| MTBF | 1953356 h |
| GNSS Input(s) | External Input(s) |
| Sensing Range (Accelerometer) | 32 g |
| Sensing Range (Gyroscope) | 4000 °/s |
| Sensing Range (Magnetometer) | 8 Gauss |
| Sensing Range (Pressure) | 1260 mbar |
| Ingress Protection Rating | Not Rated |
| Housing Material | Aluminum |
| Software | InertialConnect, MSCL, ROS, SensorConnect |
| Mounting Style | Embeddable, Precision Alignment, Screw Down |
| Sub-Brand | Microstrain |
| Badge | NEW |
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
6212-3006
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OEM CABLE KIT |
6212-3009
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C-Series Development Kit, USB |
6212-3010
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C-Series Development Kit, RS232 |