DMU380SA Series
User’s Manual
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Doc# 7430-0026 Rev.01
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Introduction
Manual Overview
1.1
This manual provides a comprehensive introduction to MEMSIC
’s
DMU380SA Series
Inertial System products. For users wishing to get started quickly, please refer to the three
page quick start guide included with each shipment. Table 1 table highlights the content
in each section and suggests how to use this manual.
Table 1.
Manual Content
Manual Section
Who Should Read ?
Section 1:
Manual Overview
All customers should read sections 1.1 and 1.2.
Section 2:
Connections
Customers who are connecting the DMU380SA Series products into a system
with their own power supply and cable.
Section 3:
Installation and Operation of NAV-
VIEW
Customers who are installing the DMU380SA Series products into a system and
need details on using NAV-VIEW.
Section 4:
Theory of Operation
All customers should read Section 4.
As the DMU380SA Series products are inter-related, use the chart at the
beginning of Section 4 to ensure that you get an overview of all of the functions
and features of your DMU380SA Series system. For example, if you have
purchased a INS380SA, you should read not only the section on the INS380SA,
but also familiarize yourself with the theory of operation for the IMU380SA,
VG380SA, and AHRS380SA. The INS380SA builds on the capabilities of the
IMU380SA, VG380SA and AHRS380SA.
Section 5:
Application Guide
Customers who want product configuration tips for operating the DMU380SA
Series Inertial Systems in a wide range of applications
–
fixed wing, rotary wing,
unmanned vehicles, land vehicles, marine vessels, and more, should review the
part of Section 5 that is relevant to your application. Note: INS and AHRS
DMU380SA Series units are preconfigured for airborne applications with
“normal” dynami
cs. VG380SA Series units are preconfigured for land
applications with “automotive testing” dynamics.
All DMU380SA Series products
allow for complete flexibility in configuration by the user.
Section 6-9:
Programming, Communicating,
Advanced Commands and BIT
Customers who wish to communicate with the DMU380SA Series system for
sensor and navigation data, should review Section 6 and 7. Section 8 is for
users who wish to configure the DMU380SA Series operating parameters (e.g.,
baud rate or power-up output rate) without NAV-VIEW.
