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3-axis Measurement |
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3D Orientation |
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Hard-Iron Correction |
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Integrated Processor |
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Module |
TCM 2.6
The TCM 2.6 is a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass- module. The electronically gimbaled compass provides accurate heading, pitch, and roll measurements over a ± 50° tilt range.
With built-in hard iron correction, low power demands, and digital output, the TCM 2.6 is a cost-effective, reliable solution to measure compass heading, tilt, and calibrated or uncalibrated magnetic field intensity in three dimensions.
- Backward-Compatible Footprint
6.4 × 5.1 × 1.4 cm
- Digital Interface
RS-232 compatible
NMEA0183
- Hard-Iron Calibration
Built-in algorithms correct compass heading near magnetic sources and materials
- High Precision
Heading accuracy 0.8°
- High Resolution
Compass heading 0.1°
- High Resolution Field Measurement
0.05 µT (0.0005 Gauss)
- Low Power
< 20 mA typical draw
- Wide Field Measurement Range
± 80 µT (± 0.8 Gauss)
- Wide Temperature Range
−20 to 70 °C (operational)
- Full Tilt Compensation
± 50°
- RoHS Compliant
Heading Specifications
| Accuracy (RMS) |
0.8° |
| Max Dip Angle |
85° |
| Repeatability (RMS)1 |
0.1° |
| Resolution |
0.1° |
Magnetometer Specifications
| Calibrated Field Measurement Range |
± 80 µT |
| Magnetic Repeatability |
± 0.1 µT |
| Magnetic Resolution |
± 0.05 µT |
Tilt Specifications
| Pitch Accuracy |
0.2° RMS |
| Roll Accuracy (RMS) |
0.2° |
| Tilt Range |
± 50° |
| Tilt Repeatability2 |
0.1° |
| Tilt Resolution |
0.1° |
Calibration
| Hard Iron Calibration |
Yes |
| Soft Iron Calibration |
No |
Mechanical Specifications
| Connector for RS-232 Interface |
9-Pin |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
3.5 × 4.3 × 1.3 cm |
| Mounting Options |
Screw
Mounts/Standoffs
Horizontal |
| Weight |
20 grams |
I/O Specifications
| Communication Rate |
300 to 115200 baud |
| Initial Power Up Time |
< 50 ms |
| Maximum Sample Rate |
8 samples/sec |
| Output Formats |
TCM2 Protocol
NMEA0183 |
| Sleep Mode Recovery |
< 1 ms |
Power Specifications
| Idle Mode |
18 mA |
| Sleep Mode Current Draw |
0.6 mA |
| Supply Voltage (VDC) |
3.6 to 5 V (Unregulated) |
Typical Current Draw
(Continuous Output) |
Maximum: 22 mA
Typical: < 20 mA |
Environmental Specifications
| Humidity |
Non-condensing / Qualified to MIL-STD-810F |
| Operating Temperature Range |
−20 to 70 °C |
| Shock |
2500 g, per MIL-STD-810F |
| Storage Temperature Range |
−40 to 85 °C |
| Vibration |
Qualified to MIL-STD-810F |
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Repeatability is based on statistical data at ± 3 sigma limit about the mean. |
| 2 |
Repeatability is based on statistical data at ± 3 sigma limit about the mean. |
TCM Module
The TCM Interface Kit contains a TCM module, pigtail interface cable (unfinished) and CD containing manuals and evaluation software. This kit allows the user to get the module up and running in minutes. Note: the cable included in this kit is only for use with TCM 2.6/3/5 modules; TCM 2.5 modules require a different cable.
The TCM Evaluation Kit contains a TCM module, pigtail interface cable (unfinished), computer interface cable (finished) and CD containing manuals and evaluation software. This kit allows the user to get the module up and running in minutes. Note: the cables included in this kit are only for use with TCM 2.6/3/5 modules; TCM 2.5 modules require different cables.
The pigtailed interface cable is an 18" cable with the module's mating connector on one end and unterminated wires on the other end for integration with the user's system. This cable is for use with the TCM 2.6/3/5/6 and Prime Modules.
The evaluation cable is a 6' finished cable with the module mating connector on one side and a DB9 connector on the other for connecting directly to a serial port. This cable is for use with the TCM 2.6/3/5/6 and Prime Compass Modules.