Sensor specialist SIKO has released the dynamic inclination sensor IMS360 for accurate inclination measurement in highly dynamic systems.
The IMS360 dynamic inclination sensor accurately measures the inclination in dynamic applications. Compared to static inclination sensors, the IMS360 also measures accelerations and rotation rates in all three spatial axes in addition to the inclination values. As a result, the complete functionality of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) is available. The integrated Kalman filter enables filtering out disturbance variables from the actual measurement signal, such as transverse accelerations, vibrations and shocks, and improves the stability of the measured values significantly. In addition to the variant with Kalman filter, the inclination sensor is also available with conventional low-pass filters "Butterworth" and "critically attenuated". Optionally, the IMS360 can be used as a 1-axis variant with a measuring range of 0 degrees to 360 degrees or as a 2-axis variant with a measuring range of ±90 degrees each. Another advantage: Both the number of axes and the measuring range can be configured subsequently.
The integrated measuring systems alone are not sufficient to filter any disturbance variables from the inclination signal. For this purpose, an intelligent and efficient algorithm is required which generates a stable inclination signal by combining the collected measurement data. The IMS360 uses the integrated Kalman filter and the innovative sensor fusion algorithm to filter out the disturbance variables from the actual inclination signal based on the acceleration and rotation rate values. The Kalman filter used is distinguished by its high dynamics and nevertheless very good damping. As a result, users receive precise and reliable inclination values even in highly dynamic systems.
Equipped with SIKO PURE.MOBILE technology, the IMS360 inclination sensor is ideally suited for rugged use in mobile machines. The IMS360 always supplies accurate position values in a wide temperature range from -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius. The robust shocks, from housing made of anodized aluminum also provides many advantages: In addition to protection class IP67, the IMS360 also complies with protection class IP6K9K, so that cleaning under high pressure is no problem for the sensor. The housing is also resistant to salt mist up to a severity degree of 4. Since the inclination sensor was also developed according to the requirements for commercial vehicles, it has high EMC immunity. In addition, the IMS360 has been tested according to the UN ECE R10 and is therefore suitable for use on public roads thanks to the accompanying E1 approval of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority.
The IMS360 is available with either a CANopen or SAE J1939 interface to enable easy integration into the overall system. In addition to sending the measurement data, parameters such as measurement range or resolution can be freely configured via these interfaces and adapted exactly to the requirements of the respective application. This provides maximum flexibility during the development phase and reduces integration work and costs. Thanks to its integrated acceleration sensor and gyroscope, the robust IMS360 inclination sensor offers an expanded range of dynamic applications. The sensor's innovative sensor-fusion algorithm compensates for externally-induced accelerations such as vibrations and shocks, thereby ensuring reliable inclination detection. Offering full IMU functionality, exceptional protection, a robust housing, and E1 certification (UN ECE R10), the IMS360 is ideally suited for use in all commercial and utility vehicles.
Profile IMS360:
- 6 Axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Compensation of external acceleration thanks to innovative sensor fusion
- Dynamically compensated inclination measurement (360° or ±90°)
- CANopen (DS406) or SAE J1939 interface
- IP6K9K, IP67 protection class
- E1 Approval by the German Federal Office for Motor Vehicles
- With PURE.MOBILE technology
