Safe inclination measurement in dynamic applications

Inertial measurement units, IMUs for short, are an essential component in the automation and autonomation of mobile machines. With the new IMS365R, SIKO GmbH, the specialist in position sensors for mobile machines, is offering an IMU that not only sets new standards for position measurement in mobile machines, but is also suitable for safety-critical applications thanks to SIL2 and PLd certification.
With an integrated Kalman filter and innovative sensor fusion algorithm, disturbance variables such as lateral acceleration, shocks and vibration are filtered out of the inclination signal. The IMS365R therefore delivers precise inclination values even in highly dynamic applications such as excavators, AGVs, and agricultural and forestry machines. In addition, the powerful sensor fusion algorithm offers a fast response time and high-quality measurements. The filter parameters can be adapted individually to the specific application to achieve the best possible results. At the same time, raw data is provided for external processing. Moreover, the IMS365R presents the inclination values as Euler angles. The so-called pitch and roll angles specify the alignment in three-dimensional space. The IMS365R therefore provides all the information necessary for machine automation.

Developed for use in mobile machines such as construction machines, industrial trucks, agricultural and forestry machinery, and crane and lifting technology, the IMU delivers reliable and precise positional values even under challenging environmental conditions.