iX Controller MK 5 Installation and Operation Guide
3. Overview
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3.2
Configuration Options
The iX Controller MK 5 with its internal GNSS supports connection to the following IMUs for a range of
orientation accuracies:
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Applanix IMU 79 - internal
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Applanix IMU 69 - external
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Applanix IMU 82 - external
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Applanix IMU 91 - external
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Applanix IMU 57 - external
3.3
Software
3.3.1
iX Flight (12.3 or higher)
iX Flight uses data from iX Plan (separately supplied software for generating flight plans) to manage and
guide the precise execution of aero-photography flight. Using the pilot and operator monitors, the pilot can
easily maintain precise trajectory by following altitude and localizer instructions, while the operator manages
the cameras, controls the order of passes, tags images and start/stops image collection. iX Flight is installed
on iX Controller MK 5 (requires purchase of license).
For detailed information on using iX Flight, see the iX Flight User Guide.
3.3.2
iX Capture (3.4.5 or higher)
iX Capture is a professional capture and raw file converter software that provides full control over the
cameras installed on the iX Controller MK 5 aerial system. It enables the operator to easily monitor and
control every aspect of aerial digital data acquisition using the operator monitor.
iX Capture enables you to capture, monitor, and process images in a fast, flexible, and efficient workflow.
iX Capture is pre-installed on iX Controller MK 5.
For detailed information on installing iX Capture on another PC and using iX Capture, see the iX Capture
User Guide.
3.3.3
Licensing
Software licensing is enabled as follows:
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iX Plan - software license (purchased separately) is enabled through the USB dongle.
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iX Flight - software license (when purchased separately) is preinstalled on the iX Controller MK 5.
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iX Capture - no license required.
Note
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All GNSS-enabled configurations are provided with the Trimble AV39 FAA certified GNSS antenna.
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All GNSS-enabled configurations are provided with an interface cable between the iX Controller
MK 5 and the external IMU.
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If you will be using an external IMU, it should be mounted on the pod plate as follows:
X axis - towards flight direction
Y axis - towards the right wing
If you cannot mount the IMU in these directions, you will need to configure the rotation around the
Z axis accordingly in the Applanix settings. See Appendix A.2.5 - External IMU.
