Xsens Sirius VRU

An industry-leading development platform

Sensor fusion algorithms
VRU

The Xsens Sirius VRU is a high-performing vertical reference unit. Its sensors and sensor fusion algorithm measure roll, pitch, and (unreferenced) yaw.

 

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Vibration- and shock-rejecting

The Xsens Sirius VRU features best-in-class vibration-rejecting gyroscopes and signal pipeline, supported by analog filtering.​It guarantees high-quality orientation data, even in challenging environments.

 

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IP68 MIL-standard housing

The Xsens Sirius AHRS is ruggedly built, with a protective, anodized, IP68 MIL-standard waterproof aluminum housing, waterproof connectors, and special studs for easy mounting and aligning.

 

Xsens Sirius VRU

Specifications

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Sensor fusion performance
Roll, Pitch 0.2 deg RMS 
Yaw/Heading unreferenced, low drift 
Strapdown integration (SDI) Yes 
Sensing components
Gyroscope
Standard full range 300 deg/s
In-run bias stability 0.03 deg/h
Noise density 0.003 °/s/√Hz
Accelerometer
Standard full range 8 g
In-run bias stability 10 µg
Noise density 25 µg/√Hz
Magnetometer onboard
Barometer onboard
System specifications
Mechanical
IP-rating (equivalent) IP68
Dimensions 56.5 × 40.9 × 24.75 mm
Weight ? g
Electrical
Input voltage 4.5 V – 24 V
Power consumption (typ.) ? mW
Interfaces / IO
Interfaces

RS232, RS422, CAN

Protocols Xbus, ASCII (NMEA) 
Output frequency up to 2 kHz

 

Complete and detailed specifications are available at mtidocs.xsens.com 

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Free to download MT Software Suite

The MT Software Suite gives you easy access to the Xsens Sirius VRU and contains a specially developed, easy-to-use graphical user interface, as well as drivers for various operating systems. It also offers many other useful tools, for example source code and documentation.

 

The suite comes with complete documentation. Of course, you can also always contact our technical support staff if you have questions.

The MT Software Suite includes different software programs, such as:

Icon representing MT Manager (GUI) MT Manager (GUI)

This provides you with easy access to all the functions of your MTi from the comfort of your office. MT Manager enables recording and play back of data, real-time data viewing, including graphs, as well as easy configuration of settings. 

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This program is for self-developing your software to communicate with our sensor, including: programming examples for C, C++, C#, MATLAB, Python, ROS, and Nucleo/STM boards. 

Icon representing a Magnetic Field Mapper Magnetic Field Mapper

Magnetic Field Mapper (MFM) is a calibration tool for conducting magnetic calibration, available as GUI for Windows and as SDK. 

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Navigation without GPS:
Carnegie Mellon University’s
autonomous submarine

 

A crucial element of the CMU's first entry in the RoboSub competition, has been the integration of an Xsens Vertical Reference Unit (VRU), which provides accurate, synchronized orientation and heading outputs even in the presence of strong magnetic interference.

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If want to work with the Xsens Sirius VRU for the first time, we recommend getting started with the Xsens Sirius Starter Kit. 

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You can purchase an Xsens Sirius VRU via any of our resellers in or near your country or through an online catalogue.

 

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For any final questions or comparisons, feel free to contact our product support team. 

 

 

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