Moog Crossbow VG700MB Series - Manual (Page 3)

VG700M User’s Manual
Doc.# 7430-0280-01 Rev. G Page i
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...............................................................................1
1.1 The DMU™ Series Motion and Attitude Sensing Units ............... 1
1.2 Package Contents .......................................................................... 2
2 Quick Start.................................................................................3
2.1 GyroView Software....................................................................... 3
2.1.1 GyroView Computer Requirements..................................................3
2.1.2 Install GyroView ..............................................................................3
2.2 Connections................................................................................... 3
2.3 Setup GyroView............................................................................ 4
2.4 Take Measurements....................................................................... 4
3 DMU Details...............................................................................5
3.1 DMU Coordinate System .............................................................. 5
3.2 Connections................................................................................... 5
3.3 Interface......................................................................................... 7
3.4 Measurement Modes ..................................................................... 7
3.4.1 Voltage Mode ...................................................................................7
3.4.2 Scaled Sensor Mode .........................................................................7
3.4.3 Angle Mode ......................................................................................8
3.5 Commands..................................................................................... 9
3.5.1 Command List ..................................................................................9
3.6 Data Packet Format ..................................................................... 14
3.7 Timing ......................................................................................... 17
3.8 Temperature Sensor..................................................................... 17
3.9 Adaptive-T Algorithm (installed at Crossbow factory)............... 18
4 DMU Operating Tips ..............................................................19
4.1 The “Zero” Command ................................................................. 19
4.2 The Erection Rate........................................................................ 19
4.3 Mounting the DMU ..................................................................... 21
4.4 DMU Start Up Procedure ............................................................ 21
4.5 Advanced Strategies for Adjusting the Erection Rate ................. 22
5 Appendix A. Mechanical Specifications ................................23