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Easy to use Development Board
Complete MT Software Suite
o MT Manager logging and visualization GUI
Windows-7 and Linux
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o SDK for Windows, Linux
o Source code/drivers (platform-independent)
o Magnetic Field Mapper
Full functionality
Delivered with MTi-3-8A7G6 mounted
API-compatible with all Xsens' Motion Trackers
Drivers and examples on ARM
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USB, RS232, UART, SPI, I
Related Resources
www.xsens.com/MTi-1-series
MT Low Level Communication Protocol
Documentation
MTi 1-series Data sheet (MT0512P)
MT Low Level Communication Protocol
Documentation (MT0101P)
MT Manager User Manual (MT0216P)
MTi White Paper: Next generation Xsens Motion
Trackers for Industrial applications
www.xsens.com
© Xsens Technologies B.V.
User Manual MTi 1-series DK
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Document MT0513P, Revision C, 20 Dec 2016
Description
The MTi 1-series Development Kit is an excellent tool
to start working with the MTi 1-series. It has a pre-
mounted MTi-3-8A7G6 AHRS and comes with the
extensive MT Software Suite and USB-cabling. This
software suite is uniform and suitable for all Xsens'
products, including the high-performance MTi 100-
series. This makes the MT Software Suite full-featured,
with logging and visualization options, intuitive
configuration windows and possibilities to export data
for use in other programs. The Software Development
Kit contains source code for communication and
libraries for data processing.
The 24-pins header connects to all interfaces available
on the MTi 1-series module. Connections with
development platforms for Cortex-M processors of
different brands can be made easy using the Xsens
examples on the mbed.org website.
Figure 1: MTi 1-series Development Board with
MTi-3-8A7G6 module
User Manual MTi 1-series DK
Document MT0513P.C

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  • Page 1 Description  The MTi 1-series Development Kit is an excellent tool Easy to use Development Board to start working with the MTi 1-series. It has a pre-  Complete MT Software Suite mounted MTi-3-8A7G6 AHRS and comes with the o MT Manager logging and visualization GUI extensive MT Software Suite and USB-cabling.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the MTi 1-series ........................ 7 3.1.3 Other functionality of MT Manager ...................... 7 3.1.4 Embedded examples ........................... 7 3.1.5 Frames of reference used in MTi 1-series ....................8 3.1.6 PACKAGE AND HANDLING ..........................9 ............................9 EVELOPMENT Connections and peripheral switch ..................... 10 4.1.1...
  • Page 3: General Information

    General information Ordering Information Part Number Description Package Packing Method Development kit for MTi 1-series, MTi-3-8A7G6-DK Single unit including MTi-3-8A7G6 www.xsens.com Document MT0513P.C © Xsens Technologies B.V. User Manual MTi 1-series DK...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    The MTi Development Board has the following layout: Figure 2: Top view of the MTi 1-series Development Board with the various components Figure 3: Bottom view of the MTi 1-series Development Board with the description of the header and switch. Text is displayed as see-through.
  • Page 5: Installing Mt Software Suite

    3.1.1 Installing MT Software Suite The MT Software Suite is available from the Xsens website (www.xsens.com/mt-software-suite). The installation procedure consists of a set of several installers and starts with this screen: It is possible to choose the components that you need to install.
  • Page 6: Displaying Data In Mt Manager

    Refer to the MT Manager User Manual for more information on these graphs and their features. The MT Manager User Manual can be found via Help – Documentation. www.xsens.com Document MT0513P.C © Xsens Technologies B.V. User Manual MTi 1-series DK...
  • Page 7: Configuring The Mti 1-Series

    The example code is available at http://www.mbed.org/teams/Xsens. Documentation on how-to-use is provided on the description page and in the code. Note that these examples are provided as is and are not supported by the Xsens support team. The examples are licensed under the Apache Licence version 2.0.
  • Page 8: Frames Of Reference Used In Mti 1-Series

    3.1.6 Frames of reference used in MTi 1-series The MTi 1-series uses a right-handed coordinate system as the basis of the sensor of frame. The following data is outputted in corresponding reference coordinate systems: Data Symbol Reference coordinate system Acceleration...
  • Page 9: Package And Handling

    Note that this is an ESD-sensitive device. Proper handling is required to prevent damage to the part. Make sure not to apply force on the components of the MTi 1-series module, especially when placing the MTi 1-series module in an IC-socket.
  • Page 10: Connections And Peripheral Switch

    UART_FD. Setting to UART_HD when leaving RTS/CTS unconnected. Note that the values for the peripheral selection on the switch are inverted with respect to the values on the module www.xsens.com Document MT0513P.C © Xsens Technologies B.V. User Manual MTi 1-series DK...
  • Page 11: Pin Descriptions

    When I C interface is selected, it is required to Figure 7: Switch to set the address on the 24-pins connector (see C interface and MTi 1-series Data Sheet for the I C-addresses VDDIO of 3.0V table) RS232 When USB is detected, interface is USB...
  • Page 12: Schematics

    4.2.1 Schematics Peripheral selection 24 pins header www.xsens.com Document MT0513P.C © Xsens Technologies B.V. User Manual MTi 1-series DK...
  • Page 13 Level Translators RS232 Power www.xsens.com Document MT0513P.C © Xsens Technologies B.V. User Manual MTi 1-series DK...
  • Page 14: Physical Dimensions

    Figure 9: The outer dimensions of the MTi DEV Board. PCB spacers are placed 4.2.3 Electrical specifications The Development Board has the same communication protocol as the MTi 1-series module. The table below shows the electrical specifications for the Development Board. Table 4.
  • Page 15: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    This is a mechanical shock (g) sensitive device. Proper handling is required to prevent damage to the part. This is an ESD-sensitive device. Proper handling is required to prevent damage to the part. www.xsens.com Document MT0513P.C © Xsens Technologies B.V. User Manual MTi 1-series DK...
  • Page 16: Trademarks And Revisions

    Trademarks and revisions Trademarks © 2005-2016, Xsens Technologies B.V. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Xsens, MVN, MotionGrid, MTi, MTi-G, MTx, MTw, Awinda and KiC are registered trademarks or trademarks of Xsens Technologies B.V. and/or its parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates in The Netherlands, the USA and/or other countries.

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