EKINOX Series
– Hardware Manual
EKINOXV3HM.1.2
3.1.2. Device mechanical alignment
For best measurement accuracy, a good mechanical alignment is required. During manufacturing, the
Ekinox measurement frame has been carefully aligned to 0.02° with the base plate for roll, pitch and yaw
angles.
To ease the yaw alignment (X axis), the base plate features two alignment holes Ø 4 mm H8 that
guarantees with two taper pins Ø 4 mm h7 a yaw alignment better than ±0.04°.
Note: The base plate is the same for the Ekinox A, E and D models.
3.1.3. Origin of measurements
The Ekinox offers the possibility to output data at different measurement points.
The default center of measurement is located on top of Ekinox enclosure, on the coordinate frame center
drawing. It is represented on the mechanical outlines by the symbol. This point is defined to simplify
installation.
Alternatively, user can select between two other center of measurement points:
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Alignment hole (aligned to the bottom of the base plate)
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Bare IMU center of measurement, represented by the symbol.
3.1.4. Device label
SBG Systems manufacturing process is based on EN-9100 system with individual and full traceability of
every component and operation. Each Ekinox is identified by a unique serial number that can be used to
trace all operations during the product lifetime such as manufacturing, calibration, tests and repairs.
In addition to a unique serial number, a product code is used to define exactly the device type and options.
You can find on the back side of the Ekinox a laser printed label that hold all these identification
information. This label also includes a data-matrix code that encodes the device unique serial number.
In addition, the Ekinox packaging includes a second label that provides other useful information such as
installed firmware version or GNSS options in the case of an Ekinox-D.
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Figure 3.1: Ekinox device label sample
Figure 3.2: Ekinox packaging label sample