SBG Systems Ekinox Series Inertial Sensors

  • The ITAR Free Ekinox Series 
  • Brings robust and cost-effective MEMS to the Tactical Grade. 
  • Roll, Pitch and Heading (GPS):       Up to 0.05°
  • Position:                                            2 cm (RTK)
  • Delayed Heave:                                 2.5 cm
  • Aiding equipment:                            RTK GPS, Odometer, DVL, USBL, etc.

Ekinox-A Motion SensorAHRS – MRU – Vertical Gyro mode

Ekinox-E – Inertial Navigation SystemNavigation with DMI, DVL, GPS, USBL

Ekinox-N – Inertial Navigation System – with GPSInternal GNSS receiver

Ekinox-D – Inertial Navigation System – with Dual Antenna GPSInternal Dual Antenna GNSS receiver

Ekinox-A: Attitude and Heading Reference System

Ekinox-A is an ITAR Free Attitude & Heading Reference System (AHRS).

It combines high end gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers, and runs an enhanced Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) to provide Roll, Pitch, Heading, and Heave.

High performance for a cost-effective solution:

  • 0.05° Attitude over 360°
  • AHRS, Vertical Gyro, MRU, IMU
  • 200 Hz Output Rate
  • 5 cm Real-time Auto Adjusting Heave
  • 2.5 cm Delayed Heave
  • Maintenance Free
  • Web Interface
  • >48h Internal Data Logger
  • Robust IP68 Aluminum Enclosure

Ekinox Series Brings Robust and Cost-effective MEMS to FOG Level

Ekinox Series brings robust, maintenance free, and cost-effective MEMS to the Fiber Optic Gyro accuracy and opens up to a new world of opportunities for professionals. Thanks to a drastic selection of high end MEMS sensors, an advanced calibration procedure, and powerful algorithm design; Ekinox Series achieves the tactical grade (0.05°attitude accuracy) in a compact and affordable package.

Ekinox-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.

High performance for a cost-effective solution:

  • 0.05° 3D Orientation over 360°
  • 2 cm Position when connected to RTK GNSS
  • 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, SBL, USBL
  • Heading: Dual Antenna GPS/GNSS, Magnetometer
  • Velocity: Odometer, DVL, EM Log

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. Ekinox-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.  

Ekinox-N: INS/GPS

Ekinox-N is an ITAR Free Inertial Navigation System with integrated GPS + GLONASS receiver.

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

High performance for a cost-effective solution:

  • 0.05° Attitude over 360°
  • 2 cm RTK GNSS Position @ 200 Hz
  • 5 cm Real-time Auto Adjusting Heave
  • 2.5 cm Delayed Heave
  • 48h Internal Data Logger
  • Robust IP68 Aluminum Enclosure

Up to 4 simultaneously connected equipment:

  • Navigation: RTK GPS/GNSS, SBL, USBL
  • Heading: Dual Antenna GPS/GNSS, Magnetometer
  • Velocity: Odometer, DVL, EM Log

All-in-one Inertial + GNSS Sensor

Ekinox-N is an all-in-one INS/GNSS solution. It embeds a Survey Grade GNSS receiver in a compact and affordable package. For further performance, it  connects up to 4 external aiding equipment.

Ekinox-D: Dual GPS INS

Ekinox-D is an ITAR Free Inertial Navigation System with integrated Dual Antenna GNSS receiver.

It combines an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and runs an enhanced on-board Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) to fuse in real-time inertial data with internal GPS information.

High Performance for a Cost-effective Solution:

0.05° Roll, Pitch over 360°

0.05° True Heading

2 cm RTK GNSS Position @ 200 Hz

5 cm Real-time Heave

2.5 cm Delayed Heave

48h Internal Data Logger

Robust IP68 Aluminum Enclosure

Up to 4 Simultaneously Connected Equipment:

  • Navigation: RTK GPS/GNSS corrections, SBL, USBL
  • Heading: Magnetometer
  • Velocity: Odometer, DVL, EM Log

Internal Dual Antenna GPS for a More Robust Heading

Ekinox-D is a Survey Grade INS/GNSS solution. It embeds a Dual L1/L2 GPS + GLONASS receiver to provide robust and accurate true heading. For further performance, it can be connected to up to 4 external aiding equipment.