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ARN-DMC115

DIGITAL MAGNETIC COMPASS

FEATURES

• Heading accuracy: ± 0.5º

• Roll & Pitch accuracy: ± 0.2º
• Output Rate: 10 Hz
• Power supply: 9 to 28 VDC
• Vibration Resistant
• Hard iron calibration
• Tilt Compensated

APPLICATIONS

• Surveying
• Robot navigation
• Inertial guidance
• Marine navigation
• Platform stabilization & control
• Antenna positioning
• Unmanned vehicle navigation
• Embedded vehicle electronics and avionics

INTRODUCTION

ARN-DMC115 is high performance digital magnetic compass for land, sea and air applications. It
gives tilt compensated heading angle with high accuracy and reliability. The data output is avail-
able on RS232, RS485 and MODBUS RTU digital interfaces.

It measures the earth’s magnetic field in three axes and orientation of gravity. The roll and pitch
angles are calculated with Aeron’s high accuracy MEMS digital inclinometer. This information is
used to compensate body orientation in calculating heading. The proprietary digital filter re-
duces the noise to provide accurate heading information even in dynamic conditions. The use of
solid-state sensors make ARN-DMC115 a rugged digital magnetic compass for reliable operation
in variety of environment. The heading measured from this sensor is magnetic heading from
north.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Value/Description Units
Heading
Accuracy ± 0.5 (1σ) [After user calibration] deg
For Pitch < 60 deg
Resolution 0.01 deg
Roll & Pitch
Range ± 180 (Roll) deg
± 90 (Pitch)
Accuracy ± 0.2 (1σ) deg
Resolution 0.01 deg
Output rate 1 or 10 Hz
Interface
Format RS232 ASCII -
RS485 ASCII
MODBUS RTU
Baud Rate 9600 -
Electrical
Power supply +9 to +28 VDC
Current consumption < 150 @ 12VDC mA
< 80 @ 24VDC
Mechanical
Size 98 (L) x 62 (W) x 32 (H) mm
Weight < 250 gm gm
Environment
Operating Temperature -10 to +70 ⁰C
Storage Temperature -20 to +85 ⁰C
Humidity 0 - 95% RH
Sealing IP60 -

* Default at 1 Hz, different models available

PIN DIAGRAM

The sensor has DB9 connector with following pin details

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MECHANICAL DIMENSION

All dimensions are in mm

ORDERING INFORMATION
ARN-DMC115-101

01 1 Hz data output rate

1 RS232 interface 10 10 Hz data output rate
2 RS485 interface 20 20 Hz data output rate
3 MODBUS RTU interface

When ordering specify interface type, and data output rate.

Example:- ARN-DMC115-101 : RS232 interface, 1 Hz data rate

ACCESSORIES

• Serial cable of 3ft length (Standard)

• Power adaptor (220 VAC to +9 VDC) (Optional, to be ordered extra)

CUSTOMIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Customization in technical specifications is possible on request. Please contact us with your re-
quirements.

Note: Aeron constantly endeavors to improve product performance, therefore, specifications are subject
to change without notice. You are requested to contact us for any clarification.

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DATA OUTPUT FORMAT

On RS232 and RS485 interfaces sensor gives outputs angles in form of a string through transmit pin TX.
This data is composed of ASCII characters and the packet is of the format,

R:SXXX.XX<space>P:SXXX.XX<space>H:SXXX.XX\r\n

The contents of this data packet are as described below,

String/Character Name Description Range

R: Roll header -
P: Pitch header -
H: Heading header -
S Sign <space> or ‘-’
XXX.XX Angle Range as per device
\r Carriage return -
\n Line feed -

On MODBUS RTU interface, details of query and response are the following

MODBUS query details;

[Slave ID] [Function code] [Base address] [Number of registers] [CRC]

Slave ID: It is device ID, could vary from 1 to 255. This ID is mentioned at the bottom of the sensor or last
number in serial number of device
Function code: Read input register, value is 04
Base address: This is fixed number, value is 00 00
Number of registers: This is fixed number, value is 00 06
CRC: It is to be calculated based on the preceding data, CRC 16 standard.

For example: 01 04 00 00 00 06 70 08

Response details:

[Slave ID] [Function code] [Number of bytes] [Roll angle] [Pitch angle] [CRC]

Slave Id: Returns the device ID.

Function code: Read input register, value is 04
Number of bytes: It is fixed, value is 12
Roll angle: 4 Bytes data
Pitch angle: 4 Bytes data
Heading angle: 4 Bytes data
CRC: 2 Bytes data, It is to be calculated based on the proceeding data, CRC 16 standard

Example: 01 04 12 xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx CRC

On MODBUS RTU interface, user can program Slave ID and select required Baud Rate.

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CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

The procedure to calibrate the module is the following.

- Open Hyper Terminal program and connect device with PC

- Press +++++ within 2 seconds after power up. This opens configuration Menu as following

USER CONFIG:
1. Sel Baud Rate: (9600 - 0, 19200 - 1, 57600 - 5)
Select appropriate and press ENTER. The change in Baud Rate will reflect after resetting the de-
vice.

2. RESTORE FACTORY CALIBRATION - Y/N?

Press Y to restore, any other key will be taken as No
If Yes is pressed, you'll be asked for confirmation by a message "ARE YOU SURE - Y/N?"

3. CALIBRATE MAGNETOMETER - Y/N?

Press Y to perform user calibration. Before pressing Y, keep DMC horizontal, ready to be rotated
in X-Y plane.

DMC displays following,

Rotate in X-Y plane

Calibration %, approximate heading

The user is required to rotate 360deg until the calibration percentage is 100%. Following this user
is required to keep the DMC on one side i.e. Roll = 90deg. and then press any Key to continue.

DMC displays following

Rotate in X-Z plane

Calibration %, approximate heading

Rotate again 360deg and wait for calibration to be 100%.

Press any key and restart device.

The calibration process is completed. Mind presence of changing magnetic field because of elec-
trical objects in vicinity.

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