PhaseOne iX Controller MK 6 Operating instructions

iX Controller MK 6
Installation and Operation Guide
Version: 1.1
Date: November 13, 2023

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iX Controller MK 6 Installation and Operation Guide
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Applicable Documents...............................................................................................................................................................5
2iX Controller MK 6 Hardware Overview..........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 General................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Front Panel Description .............................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 iX Controller MK 6 Power Overview ...................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Configuration Options ................................................................................................................................................................8
2.5 Software.............................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.5.1 iX Flight Pro....................................................................................................................................................................8
3Unboxing the iX Controller MK 6........................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Product Identification .................................................................................................................................................................9
4Connecting System Cables to the iX Controller MK 6...........................................................................................................10
4.1 iX Controller MK 6 Power Cable (P/N 73286000)....................................................................................................10
4.2 Grounding Cable............................................................................................................................................................................11
4.3 Disassembling the USB Cable Bracket ..............................................................................................................................11
4.4 Connecting iX Controller MK 6 - iX Camera Cables ................................................................................................. 12
4.4.1 iX Controller MK 6 - Camera Power Cable (P/N 70364000) ............................................................ 12
4.4.2 iX Controller MK 6 - Camera I/O Cables (P/N 75010000) .................................................................. 13
4.4.3 iX Controller MK 6 - Camera Images/Data Cables................................................................................... 13
4.5 Connecting Monitor Cables ...................................................................................................................................................14
4.5.1 iX Controller MK 6 - Pilot Monitor Cable (P/N 75098490) ................................................................. 15
4.5.2 iX Controller MK 6 – Operator Monitor Cable (P/N 75098530)....................................................... 15
4.6 Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.7 Reassembling the USB Cable Bracket .............................................................................................................................16
4.8 iX Controller MK 6 - Mount COM Cable (P/N 73260000 / 73285000 / 73293000)............................. 16
4.9 External IMU................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.10 PPS Output..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.11 Antenna Cable (P/N 76014600) ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5Powering up the iX Controller MK 6 ...............................................................................................................................................19
6iX Controller MK 6 Storage.................................................................................................................................................................20
6.1 Disk Management.......................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2 Locking the Carrier....................................................................................................................................................................20
6.3 Removing the SSD Drive Carrier......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.4 Inserting the SSD Drive Carrier............................................................................................................................................ 21
7Operating the iX Controller MK 6.................................................................................................................................................... 22

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7.1 Powering Equipment................................................................................................................................................................ 22
7.2 Using iX Flight Pro..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 Using iX Capture......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Controlling iX Controller MK 6 Power Ports ................................................................................................................ 22
7.4.1 Controlling iX Controller MK 6 Power Ports through iX Flight Pro................................................ 22
7.4.2 Controlling iX Controller MK 6 Power Ports through iX Capture.................................................... 22
8Shutting Down the iX Controller MK 6 ......................................................................................................................................... 23
9Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................................24
10 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................25
10.1 Replacing SSD Drives...............................................................................................................................................................25
Appendix A Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................................................26
A.1 Physical Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................................26
A.2 iX Controller MK 6 Weight ....................................................................................................................................................26
A.3 Power Specifications................................................................................................................................................................26
A.3.1 Power Requirements...............................................................................................................................................26
A.3.2 Power Consumption................................................................................................................................................26
Appendix B Connecting the iX Controller MK 6 – Operator Monitor Cable to the Monitor..................................... 27

iX Controller MK 6 Installation and Operation Guide
1. Introduction
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1Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual describes how to install the iX Controller MK 6 as follows:
•Section 2 - What’s in the Box
•Section 3 - Overview
•Section 4 - Connecting Cables and Peripherals
•Section 5 - Powering up the iX Controller MK 5
•Section 6 - iX Controller MK 5 Storage
•Section 7 - Operating the iX Controller MK 5
•Section 8 - Shutting Down the iX Controller MK 5
•Section 9 - Troubleshooting
•Section 10 - Maintenance
•Appendix A - Technical Data
•Appendix B - Connecting the iX Controller MK 6 – Operator Monitor Cable to the Monitor
1.2 Applicable Documents
Item
Manual
Applanix AP+
APX-15 User Guide
Phase One/Applanix
GNSS Configuration Guide for PAS Systems
Phase One iX Controller MK 6
Connecting to the iX Controller Using Remote Desktop Connection
Phase One iX Flight Pro
iX Flight Pro Operation Guide
Phase One iX Process
iX Process Operation Guide
Phase One iXM Cameras
Refer to your camera operation guide for your specific camera.

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2. iX Controller MK 6 Hardware Overview
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2iX Controller MK 6 Hardware Overview
2.1 General
The iX Controller MK 6 is a new generation of aerial controller. This robust command center onboard the
aircraft is designed for smooth performance of geospatial project missions. A preconfigured precision GNSS
AP+ card is integrated inside the controller.
The controller has the following main ports:
•ports for transferring data between the iX Controller MK 6 and cameras, external IMU and an antenna
•standard aircraft power in port.
•2 DP and 1 HDMI ports for connecting monitors.
•three Ethernet ports
•antenna port
A high-capacity data storage SSD tray (factory provided with two 2 TB or 4 TB SSD drives) can be easily
accessed or removed for rapid transfer of images and telemetry data.

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2. iX Controller MK 6 Hardware Overview
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2.2 Front Panel Description
The following figure and table show the iX Controller MK 6 front panel items:
iX Controller MK6 - Front Panel
1. Antenna port
2. AUX port (PPS Output)
3. GNSS LED
4. SSD carrier eject button
5. SSD carrier keylock
6. SSD drive activity LEDs
7. SSD drive carrier
8. COM port
9. On/Off pushbutton
10. Auxiliary circuit breaker (power ports)
11. GNSS AP+ (internal) Power LED
12. Main circuit breaker
13. Main power LED
14. 28 VDC port (power in)
15. IMU port
16. 10GbE SFP+ ports (x4)
17. I/O port
18. DP ports (x2)
19. Power ports (x3)
20.HDMI port
21. USB 3 ports (x6)
22. USB cable bracket
23. Ethernet ports (x3)
24.Power ports (x3)
25. SSD carrier key
2.3 iX Controller MK 6 Power Overview
The Auxiliary power circuit breaker controls power to the six power ports. The output voltage from all six
power ports is the same as the incoming voltage from the iX Controller MK 6 power source.
Each set of power ports can be software-controlled using iX Capture and iX Flight Pro.
See Appendix A.3 - Power Specifications for more information.

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2. iX Controller MK 6 Hardware Overview
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2.4 Configuration Options
The iX Controller MK 6 with its internal GNSS supports connection to the following IMUs for a range of
orientation accuracies:
•Applanix IMU 79 - internal
•Applanix IMU 69 - external
•Applanix IMU 82 - external
•Applanix IMU 91 – external
•Applanix IMU 57 - external
2.5 Software
2.5.1 iX Flight Pro
iX Flight Pro uses iX Plan data to manage and guide the precise execution of aero-photography flight. Using
the pilot and operator monitors, the pilot can easily maintain precise trajectory by following altitude and
localizer instructions, while the operator manages the flight, controls the order of passes, tags images and
start/stops image collection.
For detailed information on using iX Flight Pro, see the iX Flight Pro Operation Guide.
Note
•iX Flight Pro and license is available from Phase One.
• To process images captured with iX Flight Pro, use iX Process available from Phase One.
Note
•Each of the above configurations requires a license.
•All GNSS-enabled configurations are provided with the Trimble AV39 FAA certified GNSS antenna.
•All GNSS-enabled configurations are provided with an interface cable between the
iX Controller MK 6 and the external IMU.
•If you will be using an external IMU, it should be mounted on the pod plate as follows:
X axis - towards flight direction
Y axis - towards the right wing
If you cannot mount the IMU in these directions, you will need to configure the rotation around the
Z axis accordingly as described in the GNSS Configuration Guide for PAS Systems.
•You can also use the following external GNSS solutions:
Applanix POS AVX 210
Applanix POS AV V6
For more information, refer to the GNSS Configuration Guide for PAS Systems.

iX Controller MK 6 Installation and Operation Guide
3. Unboxing the iX Controller MK 6
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3Unboxing the iX Controller MK 6
Verify that all parts were supplied according to the specific packing list for your iX Controller MK 6.
3.1 Product Identification
To enable support for your iX Controller MK 6, you must identify and record the serial number located on
the left panel.

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4. Connecting System Cables to the iX Controller MK 6
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4Connecting System Cables to the iX Controller MK 6
This section describes how to connect the power and various system components to the iX Controller MK 6.
Warning
The power ports support only equipment approved Phase One, such as cameras, external GNSS and
monitors. Other equipment must not be connected to the iX Controller MK 6.
4.1 iX Controller MK 6 Power Cable (P/N 73286000)
Warning
•The iX Controller MK 6 has been tested and certified for connection to a 28 VDC power supply.
Installation on aircraft with other power supplies is not recommended unless special measures are
taken to provide the iX Controller MK 6 with a 28 VDC supply.
• On the aircraft side, a 15 A circuit breaker must be installed on the 28 VDC power supply.
To connect the iX Controller MK6 power cable tothe iX Controller MK6:
1. Connect the open end of the power cable to the aircraft power supply as follows:
Caution
Before connecting the power cable to the aircraft power supply, verify voltage polarity.
PAS Power Cable Polarity
Wire
Polarity
Red
+
Black
GND
2. Connect the power cable with the
LEMO connector to the iX Controller
MK 6 28 VDC port.