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Shimmer3 IMU Unit

Individual Sensors

Shimmer3 IMU is both a powerful and elegant wearable wireless sensor which will provide superior data quality, adding value to your data collection process. Shimmer3 offers best data quality with integrated 9DoF inertial sensing via accel, gyro, mag and pressure sensor, each with selectable range. Shimmer3 also boasts an integrated motion processor for on-board 3D orientation estimation. 5 coloured LEDs indicate device status and operating mode, as well as indicating Bluetooth streaming functionality.

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Description

New users to Shimmer please visit our Consensys IMU development kit page for purchasing Shimmer3 IMU. The development kit will contain all items required to collect IMU data with Shimmer.

Shimmer3 IMU is both a powerful and elegant wearable wireless sensor which will provide superior data quality, adding value to your data collection process. Shimmer3 offers best data quality with integrated 9DoF inertial sensing via accel, gyro, mag and pressure sensor, each with selectable range. Shimmer3 also boasts an integrated motion processor for on-board 3D orientation estimation. 5 coloured LEDs indicate device status and operating mode, as well as indicating Bluetooth streaming functionality.

All signals can be measured simultaneously and in real-time. With our ConsensysPRO software data can be streamed for live visualization, while raw data can also be logged to an SD card and accessed. ConsensysPRO is sold separately. An annual license can be purchased from our e store here.

Accessories included:

  • 1x Wrist Strap
  • 1x Waist Strap

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 45 × 33 × 1 cm

Features & Benefits

◉ Very low power consumption, light weight, and small form factor
◉ Slide-switch for powering on/off
◉ Readily connects via Bluetooth or local storage to microSD card
◉ SD data bypass
◉ 24MHz MSP430 CPU
◉ Internal and External connectors for expansion (Expansion modules will include ECG, EMG, GSR, and others)
◉ Best data quality – Integrated 10 DoF inertial sensing via accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and altimeter, each with selectable range
◉ Integrated motion processor for on-board 3D orientation estimation
◉ 5 coloured LEDs across 2 locations to indicate device status and operating mode
◉ Two accelerometers give choice between ultra-low noise or wide range
◉ Integrated Li-ion battery management
◉ JTAG debugging mode available
◉ Expansion headers for alternative radio or customisation

Specs

◉ Dimensions: 51mm x 34mm x 14mm
◉ Improved straps and quick snap clips provide full mobility, unrestricted movement and comfort for wearer
◉ Highly flexible and adaptable sensor platform can be applied to specific end user requirements
◉ Highly accurate and scientifically reliable raw, calibrated or un-calibrated data to allow complete control over capture and interpretation of sensed data in real-time

Apps

Shimmer is designed for wearable and remote sensing applications. The Shimmer unit is designed to be highly flexible and adaptable, easily integrating into existing systems and technologies. Shimmer is frequently used in activity monitoring, sport science, and intelligent building applications to name but a small few. Due to is flexibility, the Shimmer platform is generally application agnostic. Shimmer is currently used in the following areas:

◉ Human Health Monitoring
◉ Activities of Daily Living
◉ Connected Health Solutions
◉ Sports Science
◉ Structural Monitoring
◉ Intelligent Buildings
◉ Environmental and Habitat Monitoring

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