PNI CompassPoint Prime - Manual (Page 8)

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Prime User Manual – July 2011 Page 2
2 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PNI’s CompassPoint™ Prime 3-axis electronic compassing module.
Incorporating 3-axis magnetic field sensing and 3-axis tilt sensing, the Prime provides accurate
and precise tilt-compensated heading measurements at up to 45° of tilt. The Prime utilizes PNI’s
advanced magnetic distortion correction algorithms to provide accurate heading information
when incorporated into a user’s system, even when the compass is being tilted. With its small
size, the Prime is capable of fitting into today’s size sensitive systems. These advantages make
PNI Sensor Corporation’s Prime the choice for applications that require a low price with
unmatched performance.
The Prime’s advantages make it suitable for a variety of applications, including:
Sonobuoys
Seismic monitoring systems
Acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs)
Robotic systems
With its many potential applications, the Prime provides a command set designed with flexibility
and adaptability in mind. Many parameters are user-programmable, including reporting units, a
wide range of sampling configurations, output damping, and more. We believe the Prime will
help you achieve great performance from your system.