Inertial Measurement Units
TARS Series
High performance IMU. -245 deg/sec to +245 deg/sec. 6 degrees of freedom. 5 V and 9 V to 36 V. Small form factor
The Transportation Attitude Reference System (TARS-IMU) is a packaged sensor array designed to report vehicle angular rate, acceleration, and attitude data for demanding applications in industries such as heavy-duty, off-highway transportation.
The TARS-IMU enables autonomous vehicle characteristics and enhances efficiency and productivity by reporting key data required to automate and monitor movements of vehicle systems and components.
The sensor fusion algorithm may be customized for specific vehicle applications via on-board firmware, allowing movement data to be filtered for extraneous environment and vehicle movements. With two sensor models for different power levels, the TARS-IMU accommodates both 5 V and 9 V to 36 V vehicle power systems.
Communication is transmitted using industry standard CAN J1939 connectivity. As a standard, TARS-IMU is calibrated on aerospace-grade rate tables at the factory to provide enhanced calibration consistency between units.
Customization: The TARS-IMU may be customized to best meet application needs using the TARS Configurator Tool (TCT) software (available on this page) to change selected parameters such as broadcast rate, orientation, filter settings, etc. This tool creates a unique personality file which is then uploaded to the TARS-IMU for implementation.
Differentation
- Flexible. On-board firmware customizes the TARS-IMU to the specific vehicle for its designed application.
- Durable. With top-of-the-line sealing (IP67, IP69K), the TARS-IMU is ruggedized to withstand harsh or heavy-duty applications.
- Convenient. The TARS-IMU is delivered with customizable firmware that allows manufacturers to use a single part number across vehicles and applications. If preferred, the TARS-IMU may be pre-configured at the Honeywell factory for immediate installation out of the box.
Value to Customers
- Designed to allow vehicle manufacturers and end users to increase efficiency with the automation of repetitive movements and complex tasks.
- Enables precise movement, actuation, and guidance over severe terrain and vehicle grades.
- Enhances safety through monitoring and guidance capabilities to promote the productivity of operators.
Others
- Supply Voltage
- 4.5 V min. to 5.5 V max.
- 9 V min. to 36 V max.
- Supply Current
- 100 mA max.
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to 85°C [-40°F to 185°F]
- EMI/EMC
- CISPR 25, ISO13766 ISO114252-2 (100 V/m at 200 MHz to 1 GHz, 50 V/m at 1 GHz to 2 GHz) ISO114252-5 (100 V/m at 10 kHz to 1 MHz) ISO114252-4 (100 mA at 1 MHz to 400 MHz)
- Output Type
- SAEJ1939 CAN 29
- Random Vibration
- 10 hours at 25 Grms per MIL-STD-810, Method 514.7, Procedure I, Annex D, Category 20, 5 Hz to 500 Hz (flat spectrum)
- Chemical Compatibility
- diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, ethylene glycol, motor oil, brake fluid, urea nitrogen, liquid lime, NPK fertilizer, ammonium hydroxide, alkaline degreaser, transmission oil, power steering fluid, and axle oil
- Sealing
- IP67, IP69k (DIN40050-1993) with mating connector installed
- Start-Up Time
- 500 ms min.
- Variant
- 6 Degrees of Freedom, 6-D Motion
- Salt Spray
- 5% salt solution, 96 hours
- Thermal Shock
- 250 cycles, -40°C to 85°C, 73 min dwell
- ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
- ISO 10605, ±8 kV (test level, frequency)
- Humidity
- per MIL-STD-202, Method 106 (10 cycles, 24 hours/cycle)
- Series Name
- TARS
- Mechanical Shock
- 50 g 11 mS half-sine pulse, 3 each direction, 18 total, per MIL-STD 202, Method 213
- Storage Temperature
- -40°C to 105°C [-40°F to 221°F]
Others
- Supply Voltage
- 4.5 V min. to 5.5 V max.
- 9 V min. to 36 V max.
- Supply Current
- 100 mA max.
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to 85°C [-40°F to 185°F]
- EMI/EMC
- CISPR 25, ISO13766 ISO114252-2 (100 V/m at 200 MHz to 1 GHz, 50 V/m at 1 GHz to 2 GHz) ISO114252-5 (100 V/m at 10 kHz to 1 MHz) ISO114252-4 (100 mA at 1 MHz to 400 MHz)
- Output Type
- SAEJ1939 CAN 29
- Random Vibration
- 10 hours at 25 Grms per MIL-STD-810, Method 514.7, Procedure I, Annex D, Category 20, 5 Hz to 500 Hz (flat spectrum)
- Chemical Compatibility
- diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, ethylene glycol, motor oil, brake fluid, urea nitrogen, liquid lime, NPK fertilizer, ammonium hydroxide, alkaline degreaser, transmission oil, power steering fluid, and axle oil
- Sealing
- IP67, IP69k (DIN40050-1993) with mating connector installed
- Start-Up Time
- 500 ms min.
- Variant
- 6 Degrees of Freedom, 6-D Motion
- Salt Spray
- 5% salt solution, 96 hours
- Thermal Shock
- 250 cycles, -40°C to 85°C, 73 min dwell
- ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
- ISO 10605, ±8 kV (test level, frequency)
- Humidity
- per MIL-STD-202, Method 106 (10 cycles, 24 hours/cycle)
- Series Name
- TARS
- Mechanical Shock
- 50 g 11 mS half-sine pulse, 3 each direction, 18 total, per MIL-STD 202, Method 213
- Storage Temperature
- -40°C to 105°C [-40°F to 221°F]
- Operating Temperature : -40°C to 85°C [-40°F to 185°F]
- EMI/EMC : CISPR 25, ISO13766 ISO114252-2 (100 V/m at 200 MHz to 1 GHz, 50 V/m at 1 GHz to 2 GHz) ISO114252-5 (100 V/m at 10 kHz to 1 MHz) ISO114252-4 (100 mA at 1 MHz to 400 MHz)
- Output Type : SAEJ1939 CAN 29
- Supply Current : 100 mA max.
- Random Vibration : 10 hours at 25 Grms per MIL-STD-810, Method 514.7, Procedure I, Annex D, Category 20, 5 Hz to 500 Hz (flat spectrum)
- Chemical Compatibility : diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, ethylene glycol, motor oil, brake fluid, urea nitrogen, liquid lime, NPK fertilizer, ammonium hydroxide, alkaline degreaser, transmission oil, power steering fluid, and axle oil
- Sealing : IP67, IP69k (DIN40050-1993) with mating connector installed
- Start-Up Time : 500 ms min.
- Variant : 6 Degrees of Freedom, 6-D Motion
- Salt Spray : 5% salt solution, 96 hours
- Thermal Shock : 250 cycles, -40°C to 85°C, 73 min dwell
- ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) : ISO 10605, ±8 kV (test level, frequency)
- Humidity : per MIL-STD-202, Method 106 (10 cycles, 24 hours/cycle)
- Supply Voltage : 4.5 V min. to 5.5 V max.|9 V min. to 36 V max.
- Series Name : TARS
- Mechanical Shock : 50 g 11 mS half-sine pulse, 3 each direction, 18 total, per MIL-STD 202, Method 213
- Storage Temperature : -40°C to 105°C [-40°F to 221°F]
Data Sheet
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Manuals and Guides
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Position Sensors Product Range Guide
4.7 MB
7/15/2021
PDF 4.7 MB
Installation Instructions
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
TARS Series Installation Instructions
496.23 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 496.23 KB
CAD Model
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
TARS-IMU (TARS-LCASS & TARS-HCASS) CAD Model
672.23 KB
7/15/2021
672.23 KB
Firmware
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
TARS Application Firmware v2.5.0 18112019
70.04 KB
8/13/2021
70.04 KB
Software
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
TARS Standard Personality File 32344986-001 rB
888 Bytes
8/13/2021
888 Bytes
TARS Configurator v5.1.0 30092019 & J1939 Bootloader v1.9 25092019
13.03 MB
8/13/2021
13.03 MB
Brochure
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Partners Providing Technical Safety and Productivity Solutions
10.07 MB
7/15/2021
PDF 10.07 MB
Application Note
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Sensors and Switches in Mobile Cranes
1.97 MB
7/15/2021
PDF 1.97 MB
Sensors and Switches in Front Loaders
2.54 MB
8/12/2021
PDF 2.54 MB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Smart Leveling Hitches
738.12 KB
8/13/2021
PDF 738.12 KB
TARS-IMU Sensor Target Applications
316.26 KB
8/13/2021
PDF 316.26 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Traction Control and Stabilization
297.7 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 297.7 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Wheel Slippage Detection
293.71 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 293.71 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Vehicle Implement Control
302.1 KB
8/13/2021
PDF 302.1 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Pile Drivers
227.75 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 227.75 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Depth Control
352.69 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 352.69 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Active Suspension
343.06 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 343.06 KB
Product Photo
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
TARS-IMU Series Inertial Measurement Unit highres photo
225.58 KB
7/15/2021
225.58 KB
TARS-IMU Series Inertial Measurement Unit lowres photo
24.56 KB
7/15/2021
24.56 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Sensors and Switches in Mobile Cranes
1.97 MB
7/15/2021
PDF 1.97 MB
Sensors and Switches in Front Loaders
2.54 MB
8/12/2021
PDF 2.54 MB
Partners Providing Technical Safety and Productivity Solutions
10.07 MB
7/15/2021
PDF 10.07 MB
TARS-IMU Series Inertial Measurement Unit highres photo
225.58 KB
7/15/2021
225.58 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Smart Leveling Hitches
738.12 KB
8/13/2021
PDF 738.12 KB
TARS-IMU Sensor Target Applications
316.26 KB
8/13/2021
PDF 316.26 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Traction Control and Stabilization
297.7 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 297.7 KB
TARS-IMU (TARS-LCASS & TARS-HCASS) CAD Model
672.23 KB
7/15/2021
672.23 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Wheel Slippage Detection
293.71 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 293.71 KB
Position Sensors Product Range Guide
4.7 MB
7/15/2021
PDF 4.7 MB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Vehicle Implement Control
302.1 KB
8/13/2021
PDF 302.1 KB
TARS Series Installation Instructions
496.23 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 496.23 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Pile Drivers
227.75 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 227.75 KB
TARS-IMU Series Inertial Measurement Unit lowres photo
24.56 KB
7/15/2021
24.56 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Depth Control
352.69 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 352.69 KB
TARS-IMU Sensors for Active Suspension
343.06 KB
7/15/2021
PDF 343.06 KB
TARS Standard Personality File 32344986-001 rB
888 Bytes
8/13/2021
888 Bytes
TARS Application Firmware v2.5.0 18112019
70.04 KB
8/13/2021
70.04 KB
TARS Configurator v5.1.0 30092019 & J1939 Bootloader v1.9 25092019
13.03 MB
8/13/2021
13.03 MB
Image
SKU
Description
TARS-LCASS
Transportation Attitude Reference System Ruggedized Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), 4.5 V to 5.5 V, CAN protocol, AMPSEAL 16 termination, standard MEMS chip generation/performance
TARS-HCASS
Transportation Attitude Reference System Ruggedized Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), 9 V to 36 V, CAN protocol, AMPSEAL 16 termination, standard MEMS chip generation/performance