3DM-CX5-GNSS/INS
User Manual
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3.
Basic Setup and Operations
To acquire sensor measurements and computed outputs, the 3DM-CX5-GNSS/INS uses a host
computer, and TTL SERIAL or USB communications port, and applicable software. The LORD Sensing
MIP Monitor software is provided with the system and includes all functions needed for sensor
configuration and data acquisition. Users may also utilize the LORD Sensing MIP Data Communications
Protocol (DCP) to write custom software applications with expanded or specific feature sets needed for
the application. MIP Monitor includes a message building tool that can be used to streamline this process.
For more information,
see OEM System Integration on page 51
In this section, hardware and software setup is described, including an overview of the MIP Monitor
software menus required to configure a sensor and begin data acquisition. This is not a complete
demonstration of all system or software features and capabilities.
Figure 3. Viewing Sensor Data with MIP Monitor
Do not put the 3DM-CX5-45 in contact with, or in close proximity to,
magnets. Magnets may disrupt operation and cause magnetization of internal components, which can affect
magnetometer performance. If magnetization is suspected, use a degaussing tool to demagnetize.
