PhaseOne iX MK 5 Operating instructions

iX Controller MK 5
Installation and Operation Guide

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Applicable Documents...............................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 List of Terms and Abbreviations...........................................................................................................................................5
2What’s in the Box........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Product Identification .................................................................................................................................................................7
3Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Hardware ...........................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 iX Controller MK 5 Power Overview..................................................................................................................9
3.2 Configuration Options ..............................................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Software...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.1 iX Flight (12.3 or higher).........................................................................................................................................10
3.3.2 iX Capture (3.4.5 or higher) .................................................................................................................................10
3.3.3 Licensing.........................................................................................................................................................................10
4Connecting Cables and Peripherals ..................................................................................................................................................11
4.1 iX Controller MK 5 Power Cable (P/N 70348000) .....................................................................................................11
4.2 iX Controller/iX Camera Power Cable (P/N 70364000)....................................................................................... 12
4.3 iX Controller MK 5 to Camera I/O Cables (P/N 70378000) ................................................................................ 13
4.4 iX Controller MK 5 to Camera USB 3.0 Cables............................................................................................................14
4.5 Monitors ...........................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.6 Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................16
4.7 External IMU................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.8 PPS Output.....................................................................................................................................................................................18
5Powering up the iX Controller MK 5 ...............................................................................................................................................19
6iX Controller MK 5 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 5.................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 Powering Cameras .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Using iX Capture......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 Using iX Flight.............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
7.4 Controlling iX Controller MK 5 Power Ports through iX Capture ..................................................................... 22

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8Shutting Down the iX Controller MK 5 .........................................................................................................................................23
9Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................................24
10 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................25
10.1 Replacing SSD Drives...............................................................................................................................................................25
Appendix A Configuring the Applanix GNSS........................................................................................................................26
A.1 Configuring Data Logging.....................................................................................................................................................26
A.2 Configuring the Receiver .......................................................................................................................................................28
A.2.1 Tracking .........................................................................................................................................................................28
A.2.2 Position...........................................................................................................................................................................28
A.2.3 General ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
A.2.4 INS.....................................................................................................................................................................................30
A.2.5 External IMU ................................................................................................................................................................ 32
A.2.6 External Sensor Control ........................................................................................................................................33
A.3 Configuring I/O Ports...............................................................................................................................................................34
A.3.1 Serial COM1 - Gimbal Settings............................................................................................................................34
A.3.2 Serial COM2 – Camera............................................................................................................................................35
A.3.3 TCP 5018 - NMEA for iX Flight...........................................................................................................................36

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1Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual describes how to install the iX Controller MK 5 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 - Configuring the Applanix GNSS
1.2 Applicable Documents
Item
Manual
Phase One iX Controller
How to Connect Remotely to iX Controller
Phase One iX Capture
iX Capture User Guide
Phase One iX Flight
iX Flight User Guide
Applanix POS AV V6 and V7
POS AV V6 and V7 Installation and Operation Manual
PUBS-MAN-004809 Revision: 13 Date: 30-November-2020
1.3 List of Terms and Abbreviations
Term/Abbreviation
Description
DP
DisplayPort connector for monitors.
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System.
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface connector for monitors.
IMU
Inertial measurement unit.
PPS
Pulse-per-second (time synchronization output mark from internal GNSS)
SATA
Serial ATA interface for connecting drives to computers.
SSD
Solid-state drive.

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2What’s in the Box
Table 1 lists all iX Controller MK 5 parts.
Table 1. Parts
Part No.
Item
Image
40900705 SSD carrier key.
40900718 1.5 mm hex screwdriver.
70306000 iX Camera to External GNSS Control Cable.
70348000
Aircraft to iX Controller MK 5 power cable.
Note
If the iX Controller MK 5 is supplied as part of
system with a stabilizer, a different power cable
is supplied, as detailed in the guide for that
system.
70364000 iX Controller MK 5 to camera power cable.
70378000 iX Controller MK 5 to camera I/O cable.

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Part No.
Item
Image
73275000 iX Controller MK 5.
76004600 SSD frame (for assembly in post-processing host
computer).
86718900 USB drive with documentation.
86720500 iX Products warranty certificate
2.1 Product Identification
To enable support for your system, you must record the serial number mark on the rear panel of your unit.

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3Overview
3.1 Hardware
The iX Controller MK 5 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-Inertial (AP+ AV) is integrated inside the controller.
The controller is provided with ports to connect with up to six cameras, three monitors, a gyrostabilizer, the
Applanix IMU unit, and standard aircraft power supply. A high-capacity data storage SSD tray (factory
provided with two 1 TB SSD drives) can be easily accessed or removed for rapid download of image and
telemetry data.
Figure 1. iX Controller MK5 - Front Panel
1. SSD carrier eject button
2. SSD carrier keylock
3. SSD drive LEDs
4. SSD drive carrier
5. AUX2 power ports (x3)
6. AUX2 Power LED
7. AUX1 Power LED
8. AUXILIARY Power LED
9. MAIN Power LED
10. AUX1 power ports (x3)
11. Main circuit breaker
12. Auxiliary circuit breaker
13. Camera USB 3 cable bracket
14. Camera USB 3 ports (x6)
15. HDMI ports (x2)
16. DP port
17. USB-C port
18. Ethernet ports (x2)
19. USB 3 ports (x2)
20.USB 3 cable bracket
21. I/O port
22. COM port (for stabilizer)
23. IMU port
24.28 VDC power in port

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Figure 2. iX Controller MK5 - Rear Panel
1. Satellite Tracking LED
3. PPS Output
2. Antenna Connector
3.1.1 iX Controller MK 5 Power Overview
The iX Controller MK 5 is powered from a source that meets the following specifications:
•Voltage 24 - 32 VDC
•Maximum current 20 A
The Auxiliary power circuit breaker controls all power to the six AUX1 and AUX2 power ports. It also
controls power to the internal GNSS-Inertial. The output voltage from all six power ports is the same as the
incoming voltage from the iX Controller MK 5 power source.
Each set of power ports (AUX1 and AUX2) can be software-controlled using iX Capture.
Power consumption is as follows:
•Controller - 100 W
•Each camera (max 6) - 20 W (max 120 W)
•Controller, multiple cameras and external IMU - 250 W (max)

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3.2 Configuration Options
The iX Controller MK 5 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
3.3 Software
3.3.1 iX Flight (12.3 or higher)
iX Flight uses data from iX Plan (separately supplied software for generating flight plans) 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 cameras, controls the order of passes, tags images and start/stops image collection. iX Flight is installed
on iX Controller MK 5 (requires purchase of license).
For detailed information on using iX Flight, see the iX Flight User Guide.
3.3.2 iX Capture (3.4.5 or higher)
iX Capture is a professional capture and raw file converter software that provides full control over the
cameras installed on the iX Controller MK 5 aerial system. It enables the operator to easily monitor and
control every aspect of aerial digital data acquisition using the operator monitor.
iX Capture enables you to capture, monitor, and process images in a fast, flexible, and efficient workflow.
iX Capture is pre-installed on iX Controller MK 5.
For detailed information on installing iX Capture on another PC and using iX Capture, see the iX Capture
User Guide.
3.3.3 Licensing
Software licensing is enabled as follows:
•iX Plan - software license (purchased separately) is enabled through the USB dongle.
•iX Flight - software license (when purchased separately) is preinstalled on the iX Controller MK 5.
•iX Capture - no license required.
Note
•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 5 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 in the Applanix settings. See Appendix A.2.5 - External IMU.