DMU380ZA Series
User’s Manual
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Doc# 7430-3810 Rev.02
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Introduction
Manual Overview
1.1
This manual provides a comprehensive introduction to MEMSIC
’s
DMU380ZA Series
Inertial System products (Dynamic Measurement Unit 380ZA). For users wishing to get
started quickly, please refer to the two-page quick start guide included with each
evaluation kit shipment. Table 1 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:
Interface
Customers designing the electrical and mechanical interface to the DMU380ZA
series products should read Section 2.
Section 3:
Theory of Operation
All customers should read Section 3.
As the DMU380ZA Series products are inter-related, use the chart at the
beginning of Section 3 to ensure that you get an overview of all of the functions
and features of your DMU380ZA Series system. For example, if you have
purchased an INS380ZA, you should read not only the section on the INS380ZA,
but also familiarize yourself with the theory of operation for the IMU380ZA,
VG380ZA, and AHRS380ZA. The INS380ZA builds on the capabilities of the
IMU380ZA, VG380ZA and AHRS380ZA.
Section 4:
Application Guide
Customers who want product configuration tips for operating the DMU380ZA
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 4 that is relevant to your application. Note: INS and AHRS
DMU380ZA Series units are preconfigured for airborne applications with
“normal” dynami
cs. VG380ZA Series units are preconfigured for land
applications with “automotive testing” dynamics.
All DMU380ZA Series products
allow for complete flexibility in configuration by the user.
Section 5:
SPI Port Interface
Customers designing the software interface to the DMU380ZA series products
SPI Port should review Section 5.
UART Port Interface
Customers designing the software interface to the DMU380ZA series products
UART Port should review Sections 6-9.