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China Moneypro MP-NF0103 High-Precision Fiber Optic North-Seeking System

China Moneypro MP-NF0103 is a high-precision fiber optic north-seeking system, composed of advanced FOG gyroscopes, mechanical rotation devices, and signal processing electronics. It is capable of tracking Earth’s rotation angular velocity and calculating the azimuth angle between the gyroscope axis and true north.
With its fast alignment capability (≤ 3 minutes) and high accuracy (≤ 0.1° (1σ)), China Moneypro MP-NF0103 provides reliable true north orientation and tilt measurements for vehicles, platforms, and surveying tasks in challenging environments.

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Product Features

Default outputs include:

  • True north azimuth angle
  • Roll angle
  • Pitch angle

Applications

  • Radar, antenna, and military vehicle static north-seeking
  • Coal mining and underground surveying
  • Tunnel construction and alignment
  • Geodetic and geological surveying
  • Defense and industrial positioning tasks

Performance Specifications

Parameter Specification
North-Seeking Performance  
Alignment Time ≤ 3 min
North-Seeking Accuracy ≤ 0.1° (1σ), installation tilt ≤ ±3°
Repeatability ≤ 0.1° (1σ), installation tilt ≤ ±3°
Azimuth Measurement Range 0° ~ 360°
Latitude Range –70° ~ +70°
System  
Data Update Rate 100 Hz
Power Supply 18 V ~ 36 V
Power Consumption ≤ 20 W
Interface RS422 / RS232
Weight < 4 kg
Dimensions 132.5 mm × 130.5 mm × 161 mm
Color Black
Operating Temperature –40 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage Temperature –55 °C ~ +85 °C

Key Benefits

  • Fast north-seeking alignmentwithin 3 minutes
  • High precision with ≤ 0.1° azimuth accuracy
  • Capable of operating across a wide latitude range (–70° ~ +70°)
  • Rugged design for use in underground mining, tunnel construction, and field surveying
  • Flexible integration with RS422/RS232 interfacesand low power consumption (≤ 20 W)

China Moneypro MP-NF0103 High-Precision Fiber Optic North-Seeking System

 

Q1: What is the main advantage of China Moneypro MP-NF0103 compared to standard INS systems?

A1: Unlike traditional inertial navigation systems, China Moneypro MP-NF0103 fiber optic north-seeking system specializes in high-precision static north-finding. It provides true north orientation without requiring GNSS signals, making it extremely valuable in underground, indoor, and GNSS-denied environments such as mines, tunnels, and military vehicle deployments.

Q2: How fast can China Moneypro MP-NF0103 complete north alignment?

A2: China Moneypro MP-NF0103 achieves north-seeking alignment in ≤ 3 minutes, delivering reliable azimuth data quickly. This capability reduces setup time in field operations, particularly in coal mining surveys, tunnel construction, and rapid-deployment defense applications.

Q3: What is the accuracy level of China Moneypro MP-NF0103?

A3: The system provides azimuth accuracy ≤ 0.1° (1σ) and repeatability ≤ 0.1°, even when installed with a tilt angle up to ±3°. Its performance ensures precise geodetic surveying, radar alignment, and static platform orientation.

Q4: In which industries is China Moneypro MP-NF0103 most widely applied?

A4: China Moneypro MP-NF0103 is used across a wide range of industries, including:

  • Coal mining and underground surveying
  • Tunnel construction and civil engineering projects
  • Geological and geodetic mapping
  • Radar and satellite antenna orientation
  • Military vehicle static north-seeking systems

Q5: What are the system integration benefits of China Moneypro MP-NF0103?

A5: The system supports RS422 and RS232 interfaces, a wide voltage range (18–36 V), and has a compact, rugged design (132.5 × 130.5 × 161 mm, < 4 kg). With low power consumption (≤ 20 W) and a wide operating temperature range (–40 °C to +60 °C), it integrates easily into field survey systems, mining equipment, and mobile platforms.

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