The Honeywell 6DF Series 6 Degrees of Freedom Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is a durable, single-device sensor designed for motion, position, and navigational sensing. Utilizing MEMS technology, it measures translational movement (surge, heave, sway) and rotational movement (roll, pitch, yaw) independently across six degrees of freedom. The 6DF Series IMU communicates motion data via the industry-standard CAN SAEJ1939 protocol to equipment control modules, enhancing precision, safety, and productivity in various applications. Available in 2g and 6g accelerometer variants, it offers distinct performance characteristics for different environmental conditions.
| Characteristic | Minimum | Typical | Maximum | Unit |
| Supply voltage | 7 | - | 32 | V |
| Supply current (at 12 V) | - | - | 350 | mA |
| Reverse voltage | - | - | -18 | V |
| Startup time | - | 700 | 2000 | ms |
| Operating temperature | -40 [-40] | - | 85 [185] | C [F] |
| Storage temperature | -40 [-40] | - | 95 [203] | C [F] |
| Mechanical shock | - | - | 30 | g |
| Random vibration | 3,2 g RMS max. (10 Hz to 2000 Hz), 3 orthogonal plane at 32 hr/axis | - | - | - |
| Thermal shock | -40 C to 105 C [-40 F to 221 F] soak time, 30 min; transfer time less than 10 s, 30 cycles | - | - | - |
| Humidity | - | 95 %RH at 25 C to 55 C [77 F to 131 F] | - | - |
| Salt spray | 5% salt solution, 96 hr at 35 C [95 F] | - | - | - |
| Chemical compatibility | diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, ethylene glycol, motor oil, brake fluid, urea, nit | - | - | - |