iX Controller MK6
Simple setup, higher reliability and greater storage capacity
Designed for simple setup, higher reliability and large storage capacity
iX Controller MK6 aerial data solution is streamlined for simplicity, engineered with reliability in mind and provides flexible data storage options making your geospatial missions smoother, giving you complete peace of mind.
The controller provides maximum simplicity in terms of setup. With the fully integrated AP+ board from Applanix it provides a plug and play solution to simply connect our Phase One Aerial Camera Systems, reducing significantly installation time. There is no need for extra separate setup processes and manual synchronization.
It also provides higher reliability in regard to data acquisition. The 10G Ethernet connection, the unlimited cable length and the active cooling ensure acquisition of reliable data and reduce risk of data loss.
The iX Controller can be used to customize and build your own aerial mapping system according to your specific needs.
Key Features
- Controls up to 4 cameras and gyro-stabilizing mount
- Rapid data transfer
- High-capacity storage with robust removable dual protective SSD trays
- Simplified aerial system setup with integrated GNSS-Inertial unit
- Direct connectivity with Applanix IMU – multiple upgrade options for higher accuracy
- Easy integration with any aircraft
- Compact, low-power, lightweight, and rugged construction
- Meets airborne environmental operational requirements
- Pre-installed with Phase One capture and flight management software
- Backward compatibility with previous iX Controller setups
GNSS-inertial features
- High-performance, survey-grade multi-frequency integrated GNSS-Inertial receiver.
- Lower field costs: When direct geo-referencing is used, the number of ground control points established by the survey crew is significantly reduced and as a result, field costs decrease.
- Faster completion: For many photo projects, the aerotriangulation (AT) step is eliminated, reducing processing time significantly, which is a major factor in rapid response applications.
- Seamless workflows: Data workflow and quality control is streamlined and automated, which allows tight project deadlines to be met with a smaller ground survey and in less time.
- POSPac MMS post-processing software bundle includes Carrier Phase DGPS processing, integrated GNSS-Inertial processing, and optional photogrammetry toolset for EO generation, IMU boresight calibration, and quality control.
GNSS/IMU configurations for variable accuracy levels
Different GNSS-Inertial configurations are available to meet your application and accuracy levels requirements. High-altitude flights for direct georeferencing applications usually require the iX Controller MK6-AP610 configuration, and low-altitude flights for aero-triangulation applications usually use the iX Controller MK6-AP310 configuration.
- iX Controller MK6-AP180 (IMU – 69)
- iX Controller MK6-AP310 (IMU – 82)
- iX Controller MK6-AP510 (IMU – 91)
- iX Controller MK6-AP610 (IMU – 57)
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Key Features
Key Features
- Controls up to 4 cameras and gyro-stabilizing mount
- Rapid data transfer
- High-capacity storage with robust removable dual protective SSD trays
- Simplified aerial system setup with integrated GNSS-Inertial unit
- Direct connectivity with Applanix IMU – multiple upgrade options for higher accuracy
- Easy integration with any aircraft
- Compact, low-power, lightweight, and rugged construction
- Meets airborne environmental operational requirements
- Pre-installed with Phase One capture and flight management software
- Backward compatibility with previous iX Controller setups
- Pas configurations
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GNSS-inertial features
GNSS-inertial features
- High-performance, survey-grade multi-frequency integrated GNSS-Inertial receiver.
- Lower field costs: When direct geo-referencing is used, the number of ground control points established by the survey crew is significantly reduced and as a result, field costs decrease.
- Faster completion: For many photo projects, the aerotriangulation (AT) step is eliminated, reducing processing time significantly, which is a major factor in rapid response applications.
- Seamless workflows: Data workflow and quality control is streamlined and automated, which allows tight project deadlines to be met with a smaller ground survey and in less time.
- POSPac MMS post-processing software bundle includes Carrier Phase DGPS processing, integrated GNSS-Inertial processing, and optional photogrammetry toolset for EO generation, IMU boresight calibration, and quality control.
-
GNSS/IMU configurations
GNSS/IMU configurations for variable accuracy levels
Different GNSS-Inertial configurations are available to meet your application and accuracy levels requirements. High-altitude flights for direct georeferencing applications usually require the iX Controller MK6-AP610 configuration, and low-altitude flights for aero-triangulation applications usually use the iX Controller MK6-AP310 configuration.
- iX Controller MK6-AP180 (IMU – 69)
- iX Controller MK6-AP310 (IMU – 82)
- iX Controller MK6-AP510 (IMU – 91)
- iX Controller MK6-AP610 (IMU – 57)
Technical Specifications
Hardware
CPU
Intel® Xeon® E Processor
CPU
Intel® Xeon® E Processor
Operating system
Windows 10, 64 Bits, English
Operating system
Windows 10, 64 Bits, English
Memory
64 GB RAM
Memory
64 GB RAM
USB 3.0
4 ports for camera communication
USB 3.0
4 ports for camera communication
2 ports for peripherals
2 ports for peripherals
Ethernet
3 RJ45 ports
Ethernet
3 RJ45 ports
Display
1 x HDMI
Display
1 x HDMI
2 x DP
2 x DP
Power terminals
4 ports for camera power supply
Power terminals
4 ports for camera power supply
2 ports for peripherals
2 ports for peripherals
Power connection
Secured connectors
Power connection
Secured connectors
Power input (V DC)
24-30
Power input (V DC)
24-30
Fuse
1 x 15A and 1 x 7.5A circuit breakers
Fuse
1 x 15A and 1 x 7.5A circuit breakers
Outer material
Rugged metal construction with external cooling fins
Outer material
Rugged metal construction with external cooling fins
Max power consumption (W)
Single camera 140
Max power consumption (W)
Single camera 140
Multiple cameras (up to 4) 180
Multiple cameras (up to 4) 180
Active cooling
Included
Active cooling
Included
Applanix AP+ onboard to control IMU and GNSS
Included
Applanix AP+ onboard to control IMU and GNSS
Included
Certification
FCC (Class A), CE, RoHS
Certification
FCC (Class A), CE, RoHS
Data storage
OS
Installed on internal flash card
OS
Installed on internal flash card
1 x tray
Containing 2 SSD each dual 2TB / 4 TB
1 x tray
Containing 2 SSD each dual 2TB / 4 TB
Software
iX Capture
pre-installed
iX Capture
pre-installed
iX Flight Pro
only for Aerial Systems
iX Flight Pro
only for Aerial Systems
All controllers delivered with
Power cable
Included
Power cable
Included
iX Controller manual
Included
iX Controller manual
Included
Physics
Dimensions (mm)
310 x 130 x 230
Dimensions (mm)
310 x 130 x 230
Weight (kg)
5.4
Weight (kg)
5.4
Operating conditions
Temperature (℃ / ℉)
-10 to 40 / 14 to 104
Temperature (℃ / ℉)
-10 to 40 / 14 to 104
Humidity (%)
5-95 (non-condensing)
Humidity (%)
5-95 (non-condensing)
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