Scout sheet 2012

SpacePoint SCOUT™
9-axis Motion-Tracking Module
That makes about 52,415 hours of
sensor fusing that you won’t have to do.
SpacePoint SCOUT is the first development module
that puts top caliber 9-axis motion tracking technology
together in one integrated module – sensors, sensor
fusion algorithms and an I²C interface – ready for
quick implementation.
It includes a 3 axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope
and PNI’s 3-axis geomagnetic sensor that facilitates a
constant, repeatable absolute orientation reference,
What differentiates this module is the sensor fusion
algorithms that takes advantage of the precise
magnetic readings and PNI’s 25+ years of magnetic
field expertise.
Reliable in the Real World. More accurate and
reliable than standard 6-axis IMU systems, the SCOUT
delivers unbeatably accurate results that stay accurate
throughout use in real world conditions. It constantly
corrects for gyro drift, magnetic anomalies and other
real world interference. It’s a life saver for applications
that require stable and repeatable tracking of physical
movement.
SpacePoint Scout
SpacePoint SCOUT
The SpacePoint SCOUT includes a 3 axis
accelerometer, 3 axis gyroscope and PNI
Sensor Corporations 3-axis magnetometer
that facilitates a constant, repeatable absolute
orientation reference. These 9 data points are
then fused using a proprietary algorithm using
a high state Kalman filter.
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The SCOUT is designed for use in highly dynamic
conditions such as high-speed gaming, remote controllers
where accuracy is demanded, robotics, and limb and body tracking
virtual reality…essentially any applications that require stable and
repeatable tracking of physical movement.
America’s leader in the exacting
science of turning information
from the Earth’s magnetic field
into usable orientation data.
Building on decades of patented
knowledge of magnetic fields and
their anomalies, PNI offers today’s
most reliable magnetic sensors,
including both 2 and 3 axis
compasses and other advanced
Sensor Components
sensor systems. Highly sensitive
Sensor Type
Manufacturer
Model
3-Axis Gyroscope
ST Microelectronics
L3G4200D
3-Axis Accelerometer
ST Microelectronics
LIS3LV02DL
X & Y Axis Magnetic Sensors
PNI Sensor Corporation
Sen-XY-f (2 pcs)
Z Axis Magnetic Sensor
PNI Sensor Corporation
Sen-Z-f
and finely tuned, PNI offers a
range of sensors to meet varying
price, accuracy and footprint size
needs.
Serving a demanding, wideranging list of industries and
I/O Characteristics
applications, PNI’s U.S. based
Parameter
Value
team of physicists, engineers,
Supply Voltage
3.8 to 10 VDC
researchers and quality control
Communication Interface
RS232 UART & I2C
experts can help speed your time
Communication Protocol
PNI Binary
to market and ensure marketplace
Communication Data Rate1
2400 to 921,600 baud,
115,200 default
success. Nimble and responsive,
Output Data Rate
125 Hz
PNI offers a multitude of
sensors to meet today’s growing
1. The SpacePoint Scout can operate up to 921,600 baud, but native RS232 is limited to 115,200 baud.
technology needs.
Environmental Requirements
Parameter
Value
Operating Temperature1
-40C to +85C
Storage Temperature
-40C to +85C
1. The SpacePoint Scout can operate across this temperature range, but performance will vary across the range.
Mechanical Characteristics
Parameter
Value
Dimensions (l x w x h)
25.4 x 25.4 x 16.0 mm
Weight
6 gm
Connector
7 pin SIP, 0.1” Header
For detailed ordering information and most current specifications, please visit www.pnicorp.com
PNI Sensor Corporation 133 Aviation Blvd, Suite 101, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1084 USA
Phone: 707-566-2260 Fax: 707-566-2261
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