GNSS / INS
VN-200
The VN-200 is a miniature, high performance GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GNSS/INS) that combines 3-axis gyros, accelerometers and magnetometers, a high-sensitivity GNSS receiver, and advanced Kalman filtering algorithms to provide optimal estimates of position, velocity, and attitude.
0.2°
Dynamic Heading
0.03°
Dynamic Pitch/Roll
5°/hr
Gyro In-Run Bias
VN-200
Introduced in 2012, the VN-200 was the world’s first GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GNSS/INS) in a single surface mount package. At the size of a postage stamp, the VN-200 SMD requires only a single 3.2-5.5V power supply, and can be directly embedded into a user’s electronics.
The VN-200 Rugged is the “plug and play” version of the VN-200 SMD. Enclosed in a clamshell precision anodized aluminum enclosure, the VN-200 Rugged offers additional protection of the internal inertial sensors, GNSS receiver and electronics. Interfacing with the module is made through a locking 10-pin connector, as well as a MMCX connector for an external active GNSS antenna.
Field Proven
Released in 2012, tens of thousands of units fielded
Ease of Availability
Made in the USA, ITAR-free, & ships within 1 business day
Ultra Low SWaP
< 11.3 cm3; < 16 grams; < 500 mW
User Configurable Messages
ASCII, NMEA-0183 & VectorNav Binary messages
Embedded 72-Channel GNSS receiver
The most compact, high-performance Industrial grade INS in the market
High Data Outputs
400 Hz Navigation data; 800 Hz IMU data
INS Filter
Coupled position, velocity and attitude data for optimal dynamic performance.
Specifications
ATTITUDE
Range (Heading/Yaw, Roll)
± 180°Range (Pitch)
± 90°Heading (Magnetic)*1
2.0° RMSHeading (INS)*2
0.2°, 1σPitch/Roll (Static)
0.5° RMSPitch/Roll (INS)*2
0.03°, 1σHeading Mounting Misalignment (Rugged)*3
0.15°, 1σPitch/Roll Mounting Misalignment*3
<0.1°, 1σAngular Resolution
0.001°POSITION/VELOCITY
Horizontal Position Accuracy *4
1.0 m RMSVertical Position Accuracy*4
1.5 m RMSFree Inertial Position Drift*5
3.0 cm/s2Velocity Accuracy
< 0.05 m/sHeave Accuracy
5% or 5 cmDelayed Heave Accuracy
2% or 2 cm*2With sufficient motion for dynamic alignment.
*3Constant on a per part basis. Can be calibrated out during system integration using boresighting or other alignment processes.
*4With SBAS, clear view of GNSS satellites, good multipath environment, compatible GNSS antenna, and as measured over a 24 hour period.
*5Typical rate of growth in error of position estimates after loss of GNSS signal, provided INS full alignment prior to loss.
Range
±16 gIn-Run Bias Stability
< 0.04 mgNoise Density
< 0.14 mg/√HzBandwidth
230 HzCross-Axis Sensitivity
±0.05°Range
±2000°/sIn-Run Bias Stability
< 10°/hr (5°/hr typ.)Noise Density
0.0035 °/s √HzBandwidth
265 HzCross-Axis Sensitivity
< 0.05°Range
±2.5 GaussIn-Run Bias Stability
-Noise Density
140 μGauss/√HzSample Rate
200 HzCross-Axis Sensitivity
±0.05 °Range
10 to 1200 mbarIn-Run Bias Stability
-Accuracy
±1.5 mbarNoise Density
-Sample Rate
250 HzCross-Axis Sensitivity
-Receiver Type
72 Channel, L1 GNSSSolution Update Rate
5 HzTime-to-First-Fix (Cold)
29 sTime-to-First-Fix (Hot)
1 sAltitude Limit
50,000 mVelocity Limit
500 m/sSurface Mount Device
Size
24 x 22 x 3 mmWeight
4 gInterface Connector
30-pin LGAGNSS Connector
U.FLRugged
Size
36 x 33 x 9.5 mmWeight
16 gInterface Connector
10-pin HarwinGNSS Connector
MMCXSurface Mount Device
Input Voltage
3.2 V to 5.5 VCurrent Draw*1
105mA @ 3.3 VPower 1*1
445 mWDigital Interface
Serial TTL, SPIBaud Rate
Up to 921,600GNSS PPS
30 ns RMS, 60 ns 99%Input
Sync-InOutput
Sync-OutRugged
Input Voltage
3.3 to 17 VCurrent Draw*1
80 mA @ 5 VPower 1*1
500 mWDigital Interface
Serial TTL, RS-232Baud Rate
Up to 921,600GNSS PPS
30 ns RMS, 60 ns 99%Input
Sync-InOutput
Sync-OutOperating Temperature
-40° to +85° CStorage Temperature
-40° to +85° CMTBF (Rugged)
> 150,000 hoursMTBF (SMD)
> 240,000 hoursPackaging Options
SMD
Rugged
Sensor Summary
Continuous attitude solution over the complete 360° range of operation
True INS Filter, no mounting restrictions, modes of operation or constraints required
VectorNav Processing Engine (VPE) 2.0 for disturbance rejection, adaptive filtering, dynamic filter tuning
Hard/Soft Iron Compensation
Coupled position, velocity and attitude estimates
Solid-State MEMS inertial sensors
Available with standard (@ 25° C) or full temperature compensation (-40° C to 85° C)
All sensors are individually calibrated for bias, scale factor, misalignment, and temperature over full operating range (-40° C to 85° C)
1 x 72 Channel GNSS Receiver:
GPS L1 C/A
Galileo E1
SBAS: L1 C/A
Raw Psuedorange, Doppler and carrier phase outputs
Up to 1 kHz IMU Data
400 Hz navigation and attitude data
Yaw/Pitch/Roll
Position and Velocity
Coning and sculling integrals (ΔV’s, Δθ’s)
Data output format: ASCII (VectorNav), NMEA-0183, Binary (VectorNav)
VectorNav Control Center freely available for easy setup, configuration and logging
ITAR-Free
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