EKINOX Series
– Hardware Manual
EKINOXV3HM.1.2
1. Introduction
Ekinox series is a line of very high performance, MEMS based
Inertial Systems which achieve exceptional orientation and
navigation performance in a compact and affordable package. It
includes a cutting edge Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and runs
an on-board enhanced Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). The Ekinox
line is divided in a comprehensive set of sensors:
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The Ekinox-A version is a Motion Reference Unit (MRU) or
Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), providing
accurate roll and pitch in dynamic conditions as well as heave,
surge and sway outputs. The Ekinox A can be connected to an
external GNSS receiver to benefit from absolute heading
measurement and improved roll and pitch performance.
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The Ekinox-E and D models are Inertial Navigation Systems
(INS), providing both orientation and navigation data even during GNSS outages. Various aiding
sensors can be used to provide accurate navigation data in all conditions, but also to improve
orientation accuracy:
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The Ekinox-E model can be connected to external aiding equipment such as two GNSS receivers, 1x
DVL or odometer. SBG Systems has developed dedicated “split” cables to simplify the integration
with external equipment.
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The Ekinox-D embeds a dual antenna, survey grade L1/L2 GNSS receiver that supports GPS,
GLONASS GALILEO and BEIDOU constellations. If features RTK positioning as well as RAW data
support in standard for centimeter precision in real time or post-processing. The dual antenna
enables precise heading in low dynamic applications.
To achieve the best performance in every project, specific error models have been implemented to meet
applications requirements and to adapt the Ekinox to your vehicle. Sensor configuration is made easy
through the modern embedded web interface.
The windows based sbgCenter application also provides a very powerful and easy to use tool to monitor,
analyze, record, playback and export all measurements, status and information of your Ekinox.
Finally, the 8 Go embedded data-logger enables seamless post processing work-flow with Qinertia post-
processing software for the most demanding applications.
The third generation of Ekinox remains fully compatible with previous Ekinox series.
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Figure 1.1: The Ekinox-E model
