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Jewell Instruments
Jewell Instruments ECS Series eCompass
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Jewell ECS eCompass: heading 0.1° rms static; tilt ±42°; 27.5 Hz; RS-232/485. RFQ.
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Key parameters
Measuring range
Heading 0–360°; tilt ±42°; dip angle ±80°; magnetic field per gain settings
Accuracy
Heading 0.1° rms static/level (default filtering); 3.0° rms dynamic (<200 °/s); pitch/roll ±0.3° factory calibrated
Output
NMEA 0183 and binary; heading, pitch, roll, mag XYZ, dip, field strength
Supply
6–45 VDC unregulated
Housing
ABS flame-retardant plastic UL94 V-0 or die-cast aluminum alloy
Ambient temperature
Operating −50 to +110 °C (datasheet); storage −55 to +150 °C
Fits heading and tilt sensing where you need a Jewell Instruments ECS Series eCompass—3-axis magnetometer plus 2-axis electrolytic tilt with heading 0.1° rms static/level (default filtering), tilt ±42°, update 27.5 measurements per second, and RS-232 or RS-485 NMEA/binary output.
Key advantages
- Heading — 0.1° rms static/level (default filtering)
- Tilt — ±42°; pitch/roll ±0.3° class
- Update — 27.5 measurements/s; 36 ms min
- Sensors — 3-axis mag + 2-axis electrolytic tilt
- I/O — RS-232 or RS-485; NMEA 0183 and binary
Typical applications
- Vehicle heading.
- Platform orientation.
- Marine / industrial compass modules.
Selection guide
- RS-232 vs RS-485
- Filtering
- Mounting plane
Common mistakes
- Magnetic interference.
- Dynamic rates beyond 200 °/s claim.
- Ignoring dip limits.
When to RFQ / what to tell us
- Interface.
- Quantity, ship-to.
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Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 45738 |
| Brand | Jewell Instruments |
| Model | ECS Series eCompass |
| Product type | Electronic Compass |
| Measuring range | Heading 0–360°; tilt ±42°; dip angle ±80°; magnetic field per gain settings |
| Accuracy | Heading 0.1° rms static/level (default filtering); 3.0° rms dynamic (<200 °/s); pitch/roll ±0.3° factory calibrated |
| Repeatability | Heading ±0.1° static; pitch/roll ±0.1° typical |
| Update rate | 27.5 measurements per second |
| Response time | 36 ms minimum |
| Sensor type | 3-axis solid-state magnetometer + 2-axis electrolytic tilt sensor |
| Output signal | NMEA 0183 and binary; heading, pitch, roll, mag XYZ, dip, field strength |
| Communication | RS-232 or RS-485; baud 4800–115200 |
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FAQ
Q: Static heading? A: 0.1° rms (default filtering).
Q: Update rate? A: 27.5 measurements/s.
Q: What should I send for a quote? A: Interface, quantity, ship-to.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measuring range | Heading 0–360°; tilt ±42°; dip angle ±80°; magnetic field per gain settings |
| Accuracy | Heading 0.1° rms static/level (default filtering); 3.0° rms dynamic (<200 °/s); pitch/roll ±0.3° factory calibrated |
| Output | NMEA 0183 and binary; heading, pitch, roll, mag XYZ, dip, field strength |
| Supply | 6–45 VDC unregulated |
| Housing | ABS flame-retardant plastic UL94 V-0 or die-cast aluminum alloy |
| Ambient temperature | Operating −50 to +110 °C (datasheet); storage −55 to +150 °C |
| Communication | RS-232 or RS-485; baud 4800–115200 |
| Approvals | RoHS versions available |
| Sensor type | 3-axis solid-state magnetometer + 2-axis electrolytic tilt sensor |
| Notes | Specs from Jewell ECS.pdf datasheet and ECS User’s Guide. No Instrumart. |
| Repeatability | Heading ±0.1° static; pitch/roll ±0.1° typical |
| Update Rate | 27.5 measurements per second |
| Response Time | 36 ms minimum |
| Supply Current | ~40 mA run / ~25 mA idle (datasheet); low-power standby available |