MRU Compact
The MRU Compact is a small-footprint unit with an easy installation process, supporting various communication protocols and featuring a dust and splash-proof design.
MRU Compact
The MRU Compact is a small-footprint unit with an easy installation process, supporting various communication protocols and featuring a dust and splash-proof design.
Roll and pitch dynamic accuracy of 0.05° Heave accuracy: 5 cm / 5 %
The 6000 series provides high performance 0.02° roll and pitch accuracy
The 9000 series achieves exceptional precision with 0.01° roll and pitch accuracy
The NORSUB MRU Compact is a small, yet accurate motion reference unit that is easy to install due to its passive Power over Ethernet (PoE) interface. A regular RJ45 Ethernet connector is used for both power and communication so that any cat5e cable can be connected. This makes installation fast and cabling costs low.
The MRU Compact is configured via Ethernet (TCP) and measurements data can be acquired from UDP messages, Modbus TCP or Ethernet/IP.
The MRU Compact dust and splash proof and is suitable for mounting indoors or inside a control box.
The MRU Compact comes in three different versions: 3000, 6000 and 9000 models to accommodate for different accuracy requirements and budgets.
The MRU Compact is also available in an inclinometer version of the MRU Compact that does not include Heave/Surge/Sway outputs.
High accuracy roll, pitch and heave, even in irregular sea states.
RJ45 connector with Passive Power over Ethernet (PoE) makes installation easy and cabling costs low.
Low weight and small footprint enable installation almost anywhere.
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| Roll & Pitch | 0.05° (3000 series) - 0.02° (6000 series) - 0.01° (9000 series) - RMS (dynamic) |
| Heave (real time) | 5.0 cm or 5.0 % - Whichever is greater for 0 to 25 s periods, valid for irregular motions in real sea conditions. |
| Ports | Ethernet with Passive PoE |
| Communication | TCP, UDP, Modbus TCP, ethernet/IP |
| Protocols | NMEA, ASCII, Binary TSS1, MDL, Atlas, Simrad EM 3000, NORSUB, Custom, etc. ++. See protocol list. |
| Output frequency | 0-100 Hz |
| Connector | RJ45 |
| Depth rating | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 120 x 57 x 53 mm |
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
| Casing material | Alumnium |
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