PNI TCM 5 - Manual (Page 5)

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TCM3 & TCM5 User Manual – Sept 2012 Page 5
2.1 Performance Specifications
2.1.1 Heading Specifications
Parameter TCM3 TCM5 Units
Accuracy with <65º of tilt 0.5º 0.3º Deg RMS
Accuracy with <80º of tilt 0.8º 0.5º Deg RMS
Resolution 0.1º 0.1º Deg RMS
Repeatability
[1]
0.05º 0.05º Deg RMS
Max Dip Angle 85º 85º Deg
[1] Repeatability is based on statistical data at ±3 sigma limit about the mean.
2.1.2 Magnetometer Specifications
Parameter TCM3 TCM5 Units
Calibrated Field Measurement Range ±80 ±80 µT
Magnetic Resolution ±0.05 ±0.05 µT
Magnetic Repeatability ±0.1 ±0.1 µT
2.1.3 Tilt Specifications
Parameter TCM3 TCM5 Units
Pitch Accuracy 0.2º 0.2º Deg RMS
Roll Accuracy
0.2º for pitch <65º
0.5º for pitch <80º
0.2º for pitch <65º
0.5º for pitch <80º
1.0 for pitch <86º
Deg RMS
Tilt Range ±80º
±90º pitch
±180º roll
Deg
Tilt Resolution <0.01º <0.01º Deg
Tilt Repeatability[1] 0.05º 0.05º Deg RMA
1] Repeatability is based on statistical data at ±3 sigma limit about the mean.
2.1.4 Calibration
Parameter TCM3 TCM5
Hard Iron Calibration Yes Yes
Soft Iron Calibration Yes Yes
2.1.5 Mechanical Specifications
Parameter TCM3 TCM5 Units
Dimensions (LxWxH) 3.5 x 4.3 x 1.3 3.5 x 4.3 x 1.3 cm
Weight <7 <7 grams
Mounting Options
Screw mounts/Standoffs
Horizontal
Screw mounts/Standoffs
Horizontal or vertical
Connector for RS-232 9-pin 9-pin