Ekinox2-E: Externally Aided Inertial System

Ekinox2-E is an ITAR Free Inertial Navigation System which accepts aiding data from external equipment.

It combines an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), runs an enhanced on-board Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) which fuses in real-time inertial data with aiding information for the best performance.

NEW: Ekinox 2 Series = x2 Attitude Accuracy!

With new accelerometers and gyroscopes, Ekinox 2 attitude accuracy has been enhanced by a factor of two. Ekinox 2 offers an unmatched “Performance/Price/Size” ratio.

High performance for a cost-effective solution:

• 0.02° 3D Orientation over 360°
• 0.05° Heading with external GNSS
• 2 cm Position when connected to RTK GNSS
• Post-processing with Qinertia INS/GNSS PPK Software
• 5 cm Real-time Auto Adjusting Heave
• 2.5 cm Delayed Heave
• 200 Hz Output Rate
• >48h Internal Data Logger
• Robust IP68 Aluminum Enclosure

Up to 4 simultaneously connected equipment:

• Navigation: RTK GPS/GNSS
• Heading: Dual Antenna GPS/GNSS, Magnetometer
• Velocity: Odometer, DVL

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Ekinox 2 Series Leaflet

Real-time data fusion with Aiding information

If inertial systems are often used as a stand-alone solution, their performance is greatly improved when coupled with aiding equipment. Ekinox2-E has been designed to connect up to 4 external aiding systems. It directly fuses inertial data with external equipment information to provide the best performance.

Applications:

Land

With a low latency (<3 ms), a high output rate (200Hz), and a very low noise on Euler Angles (<0.03°), the Ekinox2-A is a cost-effective alternative to FOG technology for mobile land equipment orientation & stabilization such as antenna, targeting systems, gyro stabilized camera, etc.

Aerospace

IP68 and temperature calibrated from -40° to 75°C, Ekinox2-A is designed for harsh environments, and delivers unmatched precision in high vibrating conditions (MIL-STD-810G). Ekinox2-A is the ideal solution for embedded equipment orientation and stabilization such as LIDAR, Gyro-stabilized camera, etc.

Complementary Equipment and Software

Connection, Synchronization, and Positioning

The SplitBox provides a simplified interface for easy connection with external equipment such as odometer, differential corrections, computers, or survey instruments.

Software Development Kit (SDK)

The Software Development Kit (SDK) is a very quick and easy way to evaluate SBG Systems products, and to record and export data in various formats. In just a few seconds, you start evaluating and configuring your device and integrate it in your system.

In the Starting box

Every industry has its own constraints. Our Sales Engineers will work with you to recommend the right solution for your project. The selected inertial sensor will be shipped with a quick start guide and its own calibration report. A robust and waterproof transport case is fitted to contain other ordered items such as cables, GNSS antennas, etc.

Qinertia INS/GNSS Post-processing Software

Qinertia is the SBG Systems in-house post-processing software. This full-featured software enhances SBG inertial navigation systems performance by post processing inertial data with raw GNSS observables.