Inertial measurement unit 3DM-GX5-IMU

Overview
The 3DM-GX5-IMU is a compact inertial measurement unit with calibrated triaxial accelerometer and gyroscope, designed for precise motion tracking and stabilization in industrial applications.

Key features

• Calibrated triaxial accelerometer and gyroscope
• Compact, integration-ready measurement unit
• Configurable update rates up to 1000 Hz
• Form factor optimised for mounting and embedded systems

Typical applications

• Motion tracking and stabilization
• Navigation and attitude sensing
• Robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Vehicle dynamics and test systems
• Inertial sensing for measurement and monitoring systems

Technical specifications

• Model: 3DM-GX5-IMU
• Device type: Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
• Sensor axes: Calibrated triaxial accelerometer and gyroscope
• Update rate: up to 1000 Hz (configurable)
• Dimensions: 36.0 mm × 36.6 mm × 11 mm
• Weight: approx. 16.5 g
• Supply voltage: 4.0 V to 36.0 V
• Operating temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C
• Interfaces: RS-232 (up to 921600 baud), 2× GPIO
• Measurement ranges (accelerometer): 2 g, 8 g, 20 g, 40 g (variants)
• Measurement ranges (gyroscope): 75 °/s, 300 °/s, 900 °/s (variants)