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DTS ARS High Performance Angular Rate Sensor

DTS ARS High Performance Angular Rate Sensor

DTS ARS High Performance Angular Rate Sensor

Product catalog summary
Features
  • Ultra-small and lightweight single-axis package.
  • Standard range options: ±300, 1500, 8k, 12k, 18k, 50k deg/sec with various bandwidth options, all with DC response.
  • High shock resistance.
  • Optional Dallas ID and/or user-specified connector.
  • ISO 17025 (A2LA Accredited) calibration services available, NIST traceable.
  • Rated for IP67—dust protection and immersion in water.
Product Overview

The DTS ARS is a high-performance angular rate sensor designed for various applications including aerospace analysis, automotive safety, biomechanics, and blast testing. It is available in three models: ARS, ARS PRO, and ARS HG, each offering different specifications to suit specific testing needs.

Applications

The DTS ARS sensors are suitable for a wide range of applications such as vehicle handling and braking, rear impact testing, vehicle body measurements in impact and rollover testing, high rate dummy impact, and vehicle component testing. The ARS HG model is specifically designed for high impact environments like blast testing.

Physical Specifications
  • ARS/ARS PRO Size: 7.6 x 10.2 x 14.6 mm, Weight: ~3 g.
  • ARS HG Size: 7.6 x 16.5 x 14.6 mm, Weight: ~3.5 g.
  • Enclosure: Anodized aluminum.
  • Triax Block Weight: ~9.8 g.
Environmental Specifications
  • Operating Temperature: -40 to +85°C.
  • Humidity: 99% RH non-condensing.
  • Shock Resistance: ARS/ARS PRO - 2000 g, ARS HG - 10000 g.
  • IP Rating: IP67.
Electrical Specifications
  • Excitation: 4.9-14.0 VDC.
  • Current: 6 mA nominal.
  • Zero Output: ±200 mV.
  • Full Scale Output: ±2 V nominal.
Performance Specifications
  • Cross Axis Sensitivity: <1.0%.
  • Linearity: <0.5% full scale.
  • Influence of Linear Acceleration: 0.2 deg/sec/g.
  • Drift: 0.1 deg/sec/sec.
Model Specifications
  • ARS-300: ±300 deg/sec range, 0-100 Hz bandwidth, ideal for non-impact testing.
  • ARS-1500: ±1500 deg/sec range, 0-1000 Hz bandwidth, meets FMVSS 202a standard.
  • ARS-8K: ±8000 deg/sec range, 0-300 Hz or 0-600 Hz bandwidth, ideal for impact testing.
  • ARS-12K: ±12000 deg/sec range, 0-1650 Hz bandwidth, designed for high rate testing.
  • ARS PRO-18K: ±18000 deg/sec range, 0-300 Hz or 0-2000 Hz bandwidth, improved accuracy in high shock environments.
  • ARS HG-50K: ±50000 deg/sec range, 0-2000 Hz bandwidth, features reinforced mounting points for high impact environments.
Services

Diversified Technical Systems offers ISO 17025 calibration, onsite calibration and training, application support, software integration, and OEM/embedded applications. They provide 24/7 worldwide tech support.

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Catalog excerpts

DTS ARS High Performance Angular Rate Sensor-1

PRODUCT DATASHEET DTS ARS APPLICATIONS High Performance Angular Rate Sensor Aerospace analysis Amusement ride testing Automotive safety The DTS ARS is another intelligent design from DTS. Biomechanics These incredibly small and lightweight angular rate Blast testing sensors are available in multiple range and bandwidth Embedded monitoring options. The next-generation DTS ARS HG features a Helicopter & aircraft ±50k deg/sec range and reinforced mounting points designed to withstand extreme high impact test Impact testing environments. High shock rating and flexible packaging In-dummy options make the DTS ARS the sensor of choice for Injury investigation automotive, aerospace, biomechanics and blast testing Parachute deployment Package testing: truck, air, ship & rail Small and lightweight, the DTS ARS is high shock rated and available in a variety of sensor ranges and bandwidths. An optional DTS mounting block easily creates a triax package. applications worldwide. Available in 3 models: ARS, ARS PRO and ARS HG Pedestrian head & leg form Ride & handling Sports & safety equipment Features • Ultra-small and lightweight single-axis package • Standard range options: ±300, 1500, 8k, 12k, 18k, 50k deg/sec Variety of bandwidth options, all with DC response • High shock resistance • Optional Dallas ID and/or user-specified connector • ISO 17025 (A2LA Accredited) calibration services available, NIST traceable PRODUCTS Diversified Technical Systems • Rated for IP67—dust protection and immersion in water . A six degrees of freedom package can also be created by mounting three Endevco 7264 or MSI 64 accelerometers on the triax block. designs and manufactures data acquisition systems and sensors for the experienced test professional. Advanced Measurement Solutions www.dtsweb.com REV 05.2011

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Specifications DTS ARS RANGE BANDWIDTH* NOISE APPLICATIONS ARS-300 ±300 deg/sec range 5.2 rad/sec 0-100 Hz DC Response <0.15% RMS full scale Ideal for non-impact testing such as vehicle handling & braking ARS-1500 ±1500 deg/sec range 26.2 rad/sec 0-1000 Hz DC Response <0.15% RMS full scale Meets requirements for FMVSS 202a—rear impact test standard ARS-8K ±8000 deg/sec range 139.6 rad/sec 0-300 Hz or 0-600 Hz DC Response <0.15% RMS full scale Ideal for vehicle body measurements in impact & rollover testing ARS-12K ±12000 deg/sec range 209.4 rad/sec 0-1650 Hz DC Response <0.25% RMS full scale...

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