ECS Series – Standard eCompass
The ECS series, standard electronic compass, represents the state-of-the-art in magnetic compassing
About the ECS Series – Standard eCompass
The ECS series, standard electronic compass, represents the state-of-the-art in magnetic compassing. It combines a precision 3-axis solid-state magnetometer and a rugged 2-axis electrolytic tilt sensor to provide accurate heading and tilt measurements over a wide range of environmental conditions. The firmware and signal processing algorithms have been refined and improved over three prior generations of compasses to deliver the ultimate in performance from the available sensor data.
Sensors:
- 3-axis Magnetometer
- 2-axis Tilt Sensor
Features:
- Wide Operating Temperature Range
- Single Supply Operation
- RS232 & RS485 Outputs Available
- In-System Configuration & Test
- Plastic or Aluminum Enclosure Options
Applications:
- Unmanned Vehicles
- Robotics
- Weather Buoys
- Antenna Positioning
- Marine Navigation
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Enclosure material | Plastic Enclosure (P Option): (ABS) Flame Retardant UL94 VO |
| Heading accuracy | ±0.5° rms² |
| Operating temperature | -40° to 105 °C |
| Output type | RS232 & RS485 |
| Pitch & roll accuracy | ±0.3° |
| Supply voltage | 6 – 45 Vdc unregulated / 5.0 Vdc regulated |