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Inline Compass Module (ICM)

Merges heading and tilt with ultrasonic wind sensor data to output wind speed and vector-averaged wind direction on buoys.

Description

The Inline Compass Module (ICM) combines heading and tilt data with wind speed data from RS-232 wind sensors such as Gill, Vaisala or Lufft. It outputs one serial stream of wind speed and vector-averaged wind direction for buoys and other moving platforms. It can also be used alone as a digital compass and accelerometer.

Key features

  • Three-axis magnetometer and accelerometer sampling at up to 50Hz
  • Heading accuracy ± 2°
  • Low power: 10 mA @ 3.5 to 18 VDC
  • Immersion-proof plastic and titanium housing with two MCBH-4M wet-pluggable connectors; vertical pole mount

Specifications

Heading accuracy± 2°
Power10 mA @ 3.5 to 18 VDC
Sample rateup to 50Hz
ConnectorsMCBH-4M (each end)

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