IMU / AHRS

VN-110

The VN-110 is a Tactical Grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS). The VN-110 incorporates the latest MEMS sensor technology, combining a 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis magnetometer into a compact and rugged package. Along with providing calibrated sensor measurements, the VN-110 also computes and outputs a real-time 3D orientation solution that is continuous over the complete 360 degrees of motion

< 0.05˚

Static Pitch/Roll

2.0°

Heading

0.6°/hr

Gyro In-Run Bias

VN-110

Utilizing the latest advancements in Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, the VN-110 incorporates a suite of tactical-grade inertial sensors, including a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis magnetometer. The VN-110 has been designed to achieve the highest performance possible by incorporating VectorNav’s experience producing MEMS based inertial sensors and proprietary filtering algorithms optimized through a decade of field experience. 

The VN-110 is available in two packaging options: a precision milled, anodized aluminum enclosure designed to meet DO-160G standards. With dual I/O connectors the VN-110 offers maximum flexibility for interfacing with external GNSS receivers and IMUs. Alternatively the VN-110 is available in a miniature, board-mount option delivering tactical-grade IMU performance i compact package bringing unprecedented capability to SWaP-C constrained applications.

Rugged Device Design

IP-68, DO-160G, MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-810G

Hard/Soft Iron

Onboard Hard/Soft Iron compensation

Vector Processing Engine (VPE) 2.0

Real-time magnetic & acceleration disturbance rejection, adaptive signal filtering and dynamic filter tuning.

High Data Outputs

400 Hz Navigation Data and 1 kHz IMU Data

Ultra Low SWaP

< 172.13 cm3; < 160 grams; < 2.5 W

User Configurable Messages

ASCII & VectorNav Binary messages

Ease of Availability

Made in the USA, ITAR-free, & ships within 1 week

Specifications

Range (Heading/Yaw, Roll)

± 180°

Range (Pitch)

± 90°

Heading (Magnetic)*1

2.0° RMS

Pitch/Roll (Static)

0.05° RMS

Pitch/Roll (Dynamic)*2

1.0° RMS

Angular Resolution

0.001°
*1With proper magnetic declination, suitable magnetic environment and valid hard/soft iron calibration.
*2Typical; Velocity Aiding required for applications with sustained linear accelerations.

Range

±15 g

In-Run Bias Stability

< 10 μg

Noise Density

0.04 mg/√Hz

Bandwidth

200 Hz

Cross-Axis Sensitivity

±0.05°

Range*1

±490°/s (Optional ±2000°/s)

In-Run Bias Stability

< 1°/hr (0.6°/hr typ.)

Noise Density

5°/hr /√Hz

Cross-Axis Sensitivity

< 0.05°

Bandwidth

210 Hz
*1Contact VectorNav for Extended Range Gyro Option

Range

±2.5 Gauss

In-Run Bias Stability

-

Noise Density

140 μGauss/√Hz

Sample Rate

250 Hz

Cross-Axis Sensitivity

±0.05 °
VN-110E

Size

31 x 31 x 12 mm

Weight

12 g

Interface Connector

24-pin CLR
VN-110

Size

56 x 56 x 23 mm

Weight

125 g

Interface ConnectorInterface Connector

Circular Push-Pull Fischer UltiMate (10-pin x 2; Size 7)

Operating Temperature

-40° to +85° C

In-Storage Temperature

-40° to +85° C

MTBF

> 45,000 hours
VN-110E

Input Voltage

3.2 to 3.5 V

Current Draw

280mA @ 3.3 V

Power

< 1 W

Digital Interface

(2) Serial TTL

Baud Rate

Up to 921600

Input

Sync-In

Output

Sync-Out
VN-110

Input Voltage

12 to 34 V

Current Draw

80mA @ 24 V

Power

< 2 W

Digital Interface*1

RS-422

Baud Rate

Up to 921600

Input

Sync-In

Output

Sync-Out
*1VN-110: Optional RS-232 on Primary Port

Packaging Options

VN-110 Front_Small

MIL-STD Package

Size: 56 x 56 x 23 mm Power: <2 W Weight: 125 g
VN-X10E Front_Small

Embedded Module

Size: 31 x 31 x 12 mm Power: <1 W Weight: <12 g

Sensor Summary

  • Continuous attitude solution over the complete 360° range of operation

  • VectorNav Processing Engine (VPE) for disturbance rejection, adaptive filtering, dynamic filter tuning

  • Inputs for external magnetometers or velocity measurements (Airspeed, GPS) 

  • Hard/Soft Iron Compensation 

  • On-board World Magnetic and Gravity Reference Models 

  • All sensors are individually calibrated for bias, scale factor, misalignment, and temperature over full operating range (-40° C to 85° C)

  • Up to 1 kHz IMU Data

  • 400 Hz attitude data - Yaw/Pitch/Roll

  • Coning and sculling integrals (ΔV’s, Δθ’s)

  • Data output format: ASCII (VectorNav), NMEA-0183, Binary (VectorNav)

  • Tactical Rugged IP 68 rated enclosure designed to DO-160G 

  • Vibration: MIL-STD-810G, EMI: MIL-STD-461G, Electrical: MIL-STD-1275E

  • VectorNav Control Center freely available for easy setup, configuration and logging

  • ITAR-Free

Documentation and Resources

VN-110 User Manual
TECHNICAL
VN-110E User Manual
TECHNICAL
VN-110E & VN-110 Datasheet
TECHNICAL
VN-110 Mechanical Drawing
TECHNICAL
VN-110 STEP File
TECHNICAL
VN-110E Mechanical Drawing
TECHNICAL
VN-110E STEP File
TECHNICAL
Autopilot Support
SALES
VectorNav Product Brochure
SALES
VN-110 Product Brief
SALES
VN-110 Purchasing Guide
SALES
VectorNav Tactical Embedded Brochure
SALES

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