Power and Computing Solutions for Harsh Environments
Compact footprint Tilt compensated 3-axis compass module
TCM5LT
Advantages
- Tilt compensated compass heading over full 360° rotation
- High accuracy compass heading: 0.3°
- Ultra low power (sleep) mode: 85-220 µA
- High resolution: 0.1°
- High repeatability: 0.05°
- Multiple measurement modes: Compass heading, magnetic field and tilt
- Calibrated field measurement range: ±125 µT (± 1.25 Gauss)
- High resolution field measurement: 0.05µT (0.0005 Gauss)
- Advanced calibration: Hard and Soft Iron
- Compact size: 3.3 x 3.1 x 1.3 cm
- Calibrated magnetic field intensity in 3 dimensions.
- Data output via logic level using a binary high performance protocol for superior data integrity and scalability
- Improved start-up time over the TCM5L: 40-70 mSec from power down for valid measurement; 10-25 mSec from power down to power up acknowledgement.
- Simplified calibration routine requiring only 12 calibration points available for difficult to maneuver applications
Not Recommended for New Designs
Product is not recommended for new designs. This does NOT mean it is obsolete.
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The TCM5LT uses advanced algorithms, with hard iron and soft iron corrections, to provide highly accurate heading information, in any orientation. This is accomplished by integrating 3-axis magnetic field sensing, 3-axis tilt sensing, and compass heading into a single module. The output information of the unit will indicate accurate attitude position (X, Y and Z coordinates) of the module and can be used in systems requiring full 360° rotation. Advanced electronics and built in algorithms counter the
effects of hard and soft iron interference, making the TCM5LT accurate in most any environment. PNI's patented Magneto-Inductive (MI) sensors and pioneering processor technology combine to provide all this performance under a low power budget that extends mission duration.
The magnetic sensors and accelerometers are calibrated to operate from -40 to 85°C; hence the measurement is very stable over temperature and inherently free from offset drift.
| File | Description | |
| tcm5lt_spec.pdf | TCM5LT Spec Sheet |
