Tag - Ekinox

SBG Systems launches SBG +Services

SBG +ServicesSBG Systems recently announced the launch of SBG +Services. This suite of services is aimed to streamline and enhance utilization efficiency for various SBG inertial sensor users. Primarily geared towards system integrators, SBG +Services seeks to enhance utilization efficiency and provide solutions to common project challenges.  

SBG +Services suite

No matter the size of the budget, everyone wants to save time integrating new equipment into a system. As such, SBG Systems designed three different levels of service to help introduce an SBG inertial sensor to the product…and the team. The first is the +Online Initiation, a two-hour session with an SBG Support Engineer via remote-access software. Next is a +On Demand Training, this in-person training occurs either at the SBG office or at the customer’s location. Finally, +Intervention Day which is a pre-paid day for either training, installation, or on-site support. Find more information about the suite of SBG +Services, here.  

Certify sensor performance

SBG Systems factory calibrates every sensor in dynamics and temperature. A calibration report, certifying performance for three years arrives with the sensor. All SBG inertial sensors feature MEMS technology. This means that there is no need to periodically calibrate the sensors. Yet, some projects require certifications. The Check & Calibration service includes a quality check, a firmware update, cleaning, and, if required, calibration in temperature and dynamics. The certificate arrives with the sensor and guarantees the quality of the sensor data during three years.  

Continuous production

Professionals can face financial penalties if there is interruption in production. By selecting the +Back-Up System service, customers can access a replacement device in the event the original sensor requires factory services - both planned and unplanned.  

Secured budgets

All SBG inertial sensors – Eliipse, Ekinox, Apogee – come with a 2-year warranty. This warranty can extend up to 5 years.

Introducing Ekinox 2 Series with attitude accuracy enhanced by a factor of two

Introducing Ekinox 2March 20, 2017 - SBG Systems will unveil the new Ekinox 2 Series this week during the U.S. Hydro Show, in Galveston, TX. The Ekinox 2 Series is a new generation of SBG's advanced line of tactical grade MEMS-based inertial navigation systems. It features new accelerometers and gyroscopes, enhancing Ekinox 2 attitude accuracy by a factor of two. In addition, Ekinox 2 is available as a drop-in replacement of the previous Ekinox, at the same price level. There is no need for any additional electrical or software integration. Find out more by reading the SBG product change notification.  

Enhanced Accuracy by Two

Released in 2013, Ekinox has achieved a remarkable success thanks to its smart balance of accuracy, price, and weight. Thanks to continuous innovation, SBG Systems offers a new generation twice more accurate in attitude, confirming its unmatched Performance/Price/Size ratio. This major improvement is due to a complete redesign of the in-house Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) integrating new cutting-edge gyroscopes and accelerometers.  

Suited for Demanding Applications

With higher accuracy for the same form factor and price level, Ekinox 2 Series is the best choice for industrial-grade vehicle navigation, equipment motion compensation, and data georeferencing. This new generation provides 0.02° roll and pitch, 0.05° heading, and a centimeter-level position. It is ideal for demanding application such as hydrography, mobile mapping, antenna tracking, etc. With new accelerometers, this new generation has also significantly improved its resistance to vibration. Finally, the addition of the Beidou constellation improves signal availability in Asia.  

Easy Installation and Configuration

Compact and light-weight, the Ekinox Series is designed to simplify installation operations. Ekinox 2 also provides for easy integration; the intuitive embedded web interface displays all the parameters for quick adjustment. For example, you can choose your profile (Vessel, Plane, Car, etc.) and the 3D view will provide a visualization of settings such as the sensor position, alignment, lever arms, etc.  

Available Q2

Ekinox 2 Series is ITAR Free. The product line will be available during the second quarter of 2017. Unmanned Systems Source is pleased to carry SBG Systems' line of sensors. For more information about the upcoming release of Ekinox 2 series or to find out how to upgrade your current Exinox sensor, contact us.