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  • LORD’s SensorConnect software improves MicroStrain data collection

    LORD’s SensorConnect software improves MicroStrain data collection

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    LORD Corporation has released the latest version of its SensorConnect sensing software, featuring significant updates that support sensor management and data collection and visualization for MicroStrain inertial products.

    The update is designed to fully replace the inertial data collection and visualization capabilities in MIP Monitor. MIP Monitor will continue to be available on the website, but will no longer be updated to support new products.

    “We’re excited to support users with a desktop software solution that provides a better experience for our inertial users,” said Justin Bessette, manager, Technology and Innovation, LORD Sensing, MicroStrain. “It is important for us to provide users a single tool to collect data and visualize output from both wireless and inertial product lines, side-by-side.”

    In previous updates, SensorConnect offered basic support for inertial products. Release 12.0.9 marks the inclusion of all features necessary for inertial users to fully migrate from MIP Monitor to SensorConnect. Users will find all MIP Monitor features available in a more modern and flexible interface, with improved feedback. SensorConnect users will benefit from regular updates, new features and user experience improvements. Additional updates featured as a part of 12.0.9 include storing and displaying matrix, quaternion data and storing, and displaying data valid flags.

    New features important for inertial users who are new to SensorConnect include:

    • Inertial Save/Load Settings (v10.4.9)
    • Packet Monitor (v9.17.4)
    • Record Packets to File (v10.4.9)
    • Support for Double-Precision (v10.0.8)
    • Initialize/Reset Estimation Filter (v9.9.2)
      • Initialize/Reset Estimation Filter screen added to enable inertial users to more easily configure, initialize and troubleshoot the device’s estimation filter

    Documentation for inertial customers and release notes have been added to the MicroStrain website.

    SensorConnect for MIP Monitor Users is designed for inertial users who are accustomed to using MIP Monitor for configuration, sensor management, data monitoring and data collection.

    SensorConnect offers the capability to accomplish the same tasks with additional functionality compared to MIP Monitor. Current MIP Monitor users should switch to SensorConnect, the company said.

  • LORD Sensing inertial sensors designed for dynamic environments

    LORD Sensing inertial sensors designed for dynamic environments

    LORD Sensing MicroStrain has launched a new line of rugged inertial sensors, which the company said will fill a void in the marketplace.

    “The sensors respond to a market need for a sensing solution that offers better attitude and positioning accuracy and dynamic response in locations such as on the boom of an excavator or frame of a wheel loader,” said Chris Arnold, LORD Sensing product manager. “Customers are replacing traditional rotary and linear position sensors that provide less rich data on machine position and motion.”

    Designed for use in demanding environments for dynamic inclination and positioning, the MV5-AR inertial sensors are designed for off-highway and military vehicles; marine and mobile robot applications; and the autonomous vehicle market.

    The rugged, compact, state-of-the-art inertial sensors utilize LORD Corporation’s proven fifth-generation high-performance industrial-grade solid-state six-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) micro-electromechanical (MEMS) accelerometer and gyro inertial sensor technology.

    Already successfully deployed on ground robots and heavy-machinery, intended applications include autosteer and terrain compensation; dynamic incline detection (roll, pitch, rotation); vehicle stability and leveling; platform control, alignment and stabilization; operator feedback; and precision navigation.

    The MV5-AR model has a compact and rugged reinforced PBT housing fully sealed for immersion, pressure wash (IP67, IP69K) as well as a rugged, reliable molded-in AMPSEAL 16 connector. Each sensor is fully calibrated and temperature compensated, the company said.

    The MV5-AR models offer:

    • Low-cost, compact size that is among the smallest form factor in its class.
    • Full 360-degree measurement range about all axes; it can be mounted in any orientation.
    • Full accuracy over the entire operational temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
    • CAN J1939 communication.
    • Auto-adaptive extended Kalman filter for optimal dynamic accuracy.
    • The MV5-AR provides inertial and slope J1939 messages in its standard configuration. Customized CAN protocols and messages are available.

    LORD Sensing has also expanded its GX5 portfolio to offer the 3DM-CX5 inertial sensor. With compact chassis or board mount option for embedded applications, the CV5 and CX5 are interchangeable with the same mounting footprint and communication protocol. Each sensor is fully calibrated and temperature compensated. Models offer:

    • Low-cost, compact size and full 360-degree measurement range about all axes.
    • Full accuracy over the entire operational temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
    • Auto-adaptive extended Kalman filter for optimal dynamic accuracy and on-vehicle performance.