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Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3.4.2.4. Odometer integration................................20 3.4.2.5. Third party equipment connection............................20 3.4.2.6. Synchronization input and output functions.......................... 20 3.4.3. Ethernet interface....................................21 3.4.4. CAN bus......................................21 3.4.5. LEDs integration....................................22 4. Quanta EXTRA IMU integration..........................23 4.1.
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Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 10.2. Interfaces specifications..........................35 10.2.1. Power input....................................... 35 10.2.2. Ethernet......................................36 10.2.3. PORT A......................................36 10.2.4. PORT B......................................36 10.2.5. PORT C and PORT D..................................37 10.2.6. PORT E / Odometer input................................38 10.2.7. CAN........................................38 10.3.
– Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 1. Introduction Quanta series is a line of high performance inertial navigation systems. The highly integrated OEM package enables integration into a wide range or applications in all environments. Focusing on high performance application, its multi-frequency,...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 2. Performance specification Performance specifications presented in this section may vary from one Quanta configuration to the other. 2.1. Inertial measurement unit As an IMU is the main component of an inertial navigation system, the Quanta IMU has been carefully designed to take full advantage and performance of MEMS technology.
Many different aiding sensors can be used to aid the Quanta INS. 2.2.1. Internal GNSS receiver The Quanta series embed a high end, survey grade GNSS receiver that comes in dual antenna configuration. It features dual band, quad constellation tracking (all enabled by default) to provide reliable position even in harsh environments.
The odometer provides a reliable velocity information even during GPS outages. This increases significantly the dead reckoning accuracy. Quanta series handle quadrature output or compatible odometers in order to support forward and backward directions.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 2.3.2. Land applications 2.3.2.1. Quanta All specifications are valid with DMI (odometer) aiding for typical land applications trajectories. Position Accuracy (m) Velocity Accuracy (m/s) Attitude Accuracy (°) Outage Positioning Mode Duration Horizontal Vertical Horizontal...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3. Quanta Mechanical and Electrical integration 3.1. Quanta Mechanical specifications The table below summarizes all mechanical and environmental specifications. Item Specification Size 78.7 x 51.5 x 22.2 mm Weight 75g (internal IMU) 65 g (external IMU) Shocks 500 g for 0.3 ms...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3.1.2. Center of measurements location The symbol locates the center of measurements. 27,8 3.1.3. Drawings All dimensions are in mm. 3D models are available in CAD files upon request. 3.1.3.1. Top and bottom views...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3.1.3.2. Side view 3.2. Quanta with External IMU Mechanical outline 3.2.1. Top and bottom views 51,5 40,5 Ant 2 Ant 1 Keep Out Area Keep Out Area Pin #39 Pin #1 Pin #40 Pin #2...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3.3.1.1. Pin out Pin # Signal Name Type Description Connection tips Power Input Main Power Supply Input Both VCC pins (Pin#1 and Pin#2) must be tied together. Power Input Main Power Supply Input Ground Signal Voltage Reference All ground pins must be connected.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 Pin # Signal Name Type Description Connection tips LVTTL Input Synchronization Input D Leave unconnected if not used. SYNC_IN_D LVTTL Input Synchronization Input E Odometer B Leave unconnected if not used. SYNC_IN_E/ODO_B Channel Ground Signal Voltage Reference All ground pins must be connected.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 Item Conditions Typical Unit Input resistance Ω RS-422 transmitters Differential output voltage Driver output current 3.3.3. GNSS antenna connectors The GNSS antenna connectors are located on the bottom of the GNSS receiver module. The connector type is UFL. Main antenna should be connected to ANTA and secondary antenna should be connected to ANTB.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3.4.2.1. Quanta main communication interface Port A is the main communication interface with the host computer, via sbgECom protocol. It can be used to get outputs as well as to configure the system. 3.4.2.2. Data output PORT A, B and C can be configured to output data in a very customized way.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3.4.3. Ethernet interface The micro module can be interfaced with other Ethernet peripherals in different ways. When the connection involves a long distance communication (typically, when there is a cable), the first implementation is required. When the device is located on the same electronic board, it is possible to select an easy circuit with capacitors.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 3.4.5. LEDs integration The Quanta module integrates LED output pins to ensure basic HMI functions: GNSS status LEDs ● INS status LEDs ● The LEDs output pins are defined as 1 = LED ON; 0V = LED OFF. For each, a LED A signal corresponds to a GREEN light and LED B corresponds to a RED light.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 4.2.1. Mechanical outline All dimensions are in mm. 3D models are available in CAD files upon request. The symbol locates the center of measurements. 4.2.1.1. Top and bottom views 22,3 72,5 65,5 4 H8...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 4.3.3. Electrical specifications Item Conditions Typical Unit Power supply Input voltage Power consumption RS422 / RS485 selection pin Input voltage range RS-422 Receivers Receiver Common Mode range Input differential threshold -200 -125 Input hysteresis Input resistance Ω...
SBG Systems for the installation, repair or maintenance of the product; b) to repair damage caused by improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, and specifically, the opening of the housing of the equipment under warranty shall cause the warranty to be automatically canceled.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 6. Appendix A: Ordering codes and Accessories 6.1. Processing modules hardware codes QUANTA product is identified by both hardware and software options. The hardware code identifies only the hardware configuration while a license system enable various permissions and capabilities. The following table...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 6.2.2. QUANTA DEV KIT The Development Kit is an essential accessory that provides an easy access to every feature of a Quanta product, thanks to the development board and included cables accessories. Standard connectors on the dev board can be directly interfaced with your application (DB-9 for serial ports &...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 6.3. GNSS antennas and associated cables 6.3.1. ANT-MAX-M7HCT-A-SMA This GNSS L1/L2/E5b antenna is particularly adapted for precision UAV applications, thanks to an ultra compact design, low power consumption and no ground plane requirement. This antenna provides a dual frequency tracking on GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BEIDOU.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 6.3.2. ANT-ACM-G5ANT-1A196MNS-1 This GNSS L1/L2 antenna is especially selected to be compliant with Ellipse- D requirements in both terms of signal tracking and small size / weight. This antenna provides GPS L1/L2 tracking as well as GLONASS and BEIDOU and GALILEO.
7. APPENDIX B: Packaging, labeling 7.1. Board Identification SBG Systems manufacturing process is based on EN-9100 system with individual and full traceability of every component and operation. Each board is identified by a unique serial number which is used to trace all operations during the product lifetime such as manufacturing, calibration, tests and repairs.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 8. APPENDIX C: Safety Information Warning: ESD Sensitive Devices Electronic equipment such as discrete components, hybrid devices, integrated circuits, printed circuit assemblies can be permanently damaged or destroyed when near or in contact with electro-statically charged objects.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 9. APPENDIX D: Environmental Statements 9.1. RoHS statement Quanta product line comply with European Union (EU) Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive).
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 10. APPENDIX E: Development board specifications 10.1. Board overview The evaluation board has been designed to test and configure the Quanta product without any electronics development, thanks to standard connectors and cables. Following connectors provide easy access to the board functionalities:...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 Jumpers between X6 and X7 on position 1 and 2: Internal power supply ● Jumpers between X6 and X7 on position 3 and 4: External power supply. Apply Quanta power supply at XY ●...
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 When the jumpers are removed, user can access to the direct Quanta signals with following pin definition: Pin # Definition (at TTL side) PORT B TX PORT B RX SYNC IN B SYNC OUT B Quanta electrical specifications apply when accessing directly at the TTL outputs.
Quanta series – Hardware Manual QUANTAHM.1.2 10.2.6. PORT E / Odometer input The PORT E is an alternative port that can also be used as an odometer input for some applications. It can only be accessed directly at the TTL level, through the DIL connector X15.
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