Fiber Optic Gyro North Finder for Vehicle Mounted Industrial Navigation
The NF701A is a high-precision Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) North Finder engineered for vehicle-mounted industrial navigation systems. By detecting the Earth's rotation angular rate through a FOG, it autonomously calculates true north azimuth within 3 minutes, providing critical heading reference for mining trucks, construction equipment, and mobile industrial platforms operating in GPS-denied or magnetically noisy environments.
Dimensions
115 x 90 x 110 mm
Technical Specifications
- North seeking time: <= 3 minutes
- North seeking accuracy (1 sigma): <= 0.3 deg (NF701A); <= 0.5 deg (NF701B)
- Horizontal accuracy: <= 0.05 deg (1 sigma)
- Circumference: <= 0.5 deg (1 sigma)
- Weight: <= 2 kg
- Power supply: DC 12V ~ 24V
- Power consumption: 15 W (peak)
- Interface: RS422
- Working mode: Automatic self-check on power-up, controlled north seeking via upper computer
Environmental Requirements
- Operating temperature: -40 deg C to +70 deg C
- Storage temperature: -55 deg C to +85 deg C
- Humidity: Relative humidity less than 95%
Reliability
- MTBF >= 1000 hours
- MTTR <= 30 minutes
Ideal Applications
- Mining Truck Navigation: GPS-independent heading for heavy haul trucks in open-pit mines
- Construction Equipment Positioning: Precise azimuth for autonomous bulldozers and graders
- Mobile Crane Alignment: Quick north reference for crane setup and load positioning
- Railway Maintenance Vehicles: Accurate heading for track inspection and repair equipment
- Emergency Response Vehicles: Reliable orientation for fire trucks and rescue vehicles in GPS-denied areas
External Plug Configuration (Interface Y50EX-0607TX2)
| Plug Pin Number |
Functional Definition |
| a |
DC12V ~24V |
| b |
DC12V ~24V GND |
| c |
TD+ |
| d |
TD- |
| e |
RD+ |
| f |
RD- |
| g |
GND |