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  • Page 1 Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2025 Phase One. All Rights Reserved. Doc No. 80115000 Rev 1.3 iX Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide 30/04/2025 This manual applies for iX Controller MK6 units with the following serial numbers: ZB001076 and higher. Page 2 of 37...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.5.2 iX Controller MK6 – Operator Monitor Cable (P/N 75098530) 4.6. Keyboard and Mouse 4.7. Closing the Cable Strain Relief Bracket Front Plates 4.8. iX Controller MK6 - Mount COM Cable (P/N 73260000 / 73285000 / 73293000) 4.9. External IMU 4.10. PPS Output 4.11.
  • Page 4 9.4.2 Configuring a Camera Currently Configured for USB Connection Appendix C. Data Storage Management C.1 Replacing SSD Drives Appendix D. Connecting the iX Controller MK6 – Operator Monitor Cable to the Monitor Appendix E. Declaration of Conformity Page 4 of 37...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1. Scope This manual describes how to install the iX Controller MK6 as follows: • Section iX Controller MK6 Hardware Overview • Section Unboxing the iX Controller MK6 •...

  • Page 6: Controller Mk6 Hardware Overview

    2. iX Controller MK6 Hardware Overview 2.1. General The iX Controller MK6 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.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Description

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide 2. iX Controller MK6 Hardware Overview 2.2. Front Panel Description The following figure and table show the iX Controller MK6 front panel items: iX Controller MK6 - Front Panel 1. Antenna port 14. MAIN power LED 2.

  • Page 8: Controller Mk6 Power Outputs Overview

    The Auxiliary power circuit breaker controls power to the six power ports. Each set of power ports can be software-controlled using iX Capture and iX Flight Pro. 2.4. iX Controller MK6 LEDs Overview The iX Controller MK6 front panel LEDs are described in the following table (refer to Section Front Panel Description):...

  • Page 9: Configuration Options

    All GNSS-enabled configurations are provided with an interface cable between the iX Controller MK6 and the external IMU. • If you are using an external IMU, it should be mounted on the iX Controller MK6 upper plate as follows: • X axis - towards flight direction •...
  • Page 10 Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide 2. iX Controller MK6 Hardware Overview 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.

  • Page 11: Unboxing The Ix Controller Mk6

    Verify that all parts were supplied according to the specific packing list for your iX Controller MK6. 3.1. Product Identification To enable support for your iX Controller MK6, you must identify and record the serial number located on the left panel.

  • Page 12: Connecting System Cables To The Ix Controller Mk6

    4. Connecting System Cables to the iX Controller MK6 4. Connecting System Cables to the iX Controller MK6 This section describes how to connect the power and various system components to the iX Controller MK6. Warning The power ports support only equipment approved Phase One, such as cameras, external GNSS and monitors.

  • Page 13: Grounding Cable

    Before connecting or removing any cables, you must loosen the Cable Strain Relief Bracket front plates. Note It is recommended to connect all required cables (cameras, pilot monitor, operator monitor, keyboard/mouse) to the iX Controller MK6 before returning the Cable Strain Relief Bracket front plates to their position. Page 13 of 37...

  • Page 14: Connecting Ix Controller Mk6 - Ix Camera Cables

    4.4. Connecting iX Controller MK6 - iX Camera Cables 4.4.1 iX Controller MK6 - Camera Power Cable (P/N 70364000) The iX Controller MK6 - Camera power cable provides power to the iX camera. To connect iX Controller MK6 - Camera power cables: 1.

  • Page 15: Controller Mk6 - Camera I/O Cables (P/N 75010000)

    For I/O connections on additional cameras, use a Phase One camera to camera multisync cable (PN 75007000) ordered separately. 4.4.3 iX Controller MK6 - Camera Images/Data Cables You can transfer the images and associated data between iX Controller MK6 and the iX cameras for storage on the SSD using either of the following methods: •...

  • Page 16: Connecting Sfp+ Cables

    4.4.3.2 Connecting USB Cables (P/N 73234000) The iX Controller MK6 - Camera USB cable (supplied with each camera) transfers control data from the iX Controller MK6 and the camera, and images from the camera for storage in the iX Controller MK6.

  • Page 17: Controller Mk6 - Pilot Monitor Cable (P/N 75098490)

    USB 3 ports. 4.6. Keyboard and Mouse A Bluetooth keyboard with touchpad is provided with the iX Controller MK6. To connect the keyboard to the iX Controller MK6: 1. On the iX Controller MK6, connect the keyboard’s Bluetooth dongle to a USB...

  • Page 18: Closing The Cable Strain Relief Bracket Front Plates

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide 4. Connecting System Cables to the iX Controller MK6 4.7. Closing the Cable Strain Relief Bracket Front Plates To close the Cable Strain Relief Bracket front plates: 1. Return the front plates to their position and secure the front plates using the thumb screws. The front plates should secure the cable hoods.

  • Page 19: Controller Mk6 - Mount Com Cable (P/N 73260000 / 73285000 / 73293000)

    4.8. iX Controller MK6 - Mount COM Cable (P/N 73260000 / 73285000 / 73293000) The iX Controller MK6 – Mount COM I/O cable transfers SOMAG V2 protocol commands and data between the mount and iX Flight Pro running on the iX Controller MK6.

  • Page 20: Pps Output

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide 4. Connecting System Cables to the iX Controller MK6 4.10. PPS Output The internal GNSS provides a pulse-per-second (PPS) time synchronization output mark. To use this signal: 1. Connect the iX Controller MK6 PPS output cable (73263000) to the iX Controller MK6 PPS OUT port.

  • Page 21: Powering Up The Ix Controller Mk6

    3. When the Windows login window appears, log in using the following credentials: • User name: user • No password required. Note To remotely login to the iX Controller MK6, see Connecting to the iX Controller Using Remote Desktop Connection available for download at https://www.phaseone.com/download-categories/geo-guides- documentation/ Page 21 of 37...

  • Page 22: Controller Mk6 Storage

    Operations Guide 6.2. Locking the Carrier Note The carrier must be locked with the SSD carrier key for the iX Controller MK6 to recognize the drives. To lock the carrier in the SSD drive bay frame: Note The SSD carrier key is stored on the left side of the iX Controller MK6 front panel.

  • Page 23: Removing The Ssd Drive Carrier

    LED remains on. An additional frame is provided with the iX Controller MK6. This frame should be installed in the computer used for post-flight processing. You can then transfer the carrier with its SSD drives between the iX Controller MK6 and the processing computer.

  • Page 24: Operating The Ix Controller Mk6

    7.4. Controlling iX Controller MK6 Power Ports 7.4.1 Controlling iX Controller MK6 Power Ports through iX Flight Pro Through iX Flight Pro, you can control both sets of iX Controller MK6 power ports. To control power to the power ports through iX Flight Pro: 1.

  • Page 25: Shutting Down The Ix Controller Mk6

    8. Shutting Down the iX Controller MK6 8. Shutting Down the iX Controller MK6 Warning To avoid any damage to the iX Controller MK6 when shutting it down, make sure you follow the following procedure. To shut down the iX Controller MK6: 1.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Section Inserting the SSD Drive Carrier). 9.2. iX Controller MK6 POST Beep Codes The following table lists the iX Controller MK6 POST (Power On Self-Test) beep codes issued by the motherboard. POST BeepCode Description Normal POST, iX Controller MK6 is OK.

  • Page 27: Appendix A. Technical Data

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix A. Technical Data Appendix A. Technical Data A.1 Physical Dimensions • Width: 310 mm / 12.2 in • Height: 130 mm / 5.1 in • Depth: 230 mm / 9.1 in A.2 iX Controller MK6 Weight •...

  • Page 28: Appendix B. Configuring Sfp+ Ports

    Appendix B. Configuring SFP+ Ports Appendix B. Configuring SFP+ Ports You must configure each iX Controller MK6 SFP+ port and its corresponding camera SFP+ port on separate subnets with unique IP addresses within their respective subnets. This prevents IP conflicts and ensures smooth network communication.
  • Page 29 Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix B. Configuring SFP+ Ports 6. For each port perform the following: a. Right-click the connection. b. Click Properties. c. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Page 29 of 37...

  • Page 30: Configuring Sfp+ Ports On Cameras

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix B. Configuring SFP+ Ports d. In IP address: enter the following addresses: • For port 1: 10.10.10.10 • For port 2: 10.10.20.10 • For port 3: 10.10.30.10 • For port 4: 10.10.40.10 e.

  • Page 31: Configuring A Camera Currently Configured For Usb Connection

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix B. Configuring SFP+ Ports 4. In the IP Address window that appears, enter the IP address as follows: • For a camera connected to iX Controller SFP port 1: 10.10.10.11 • For a camera connected to iX Controller SFP port 2: 10.10.20.11...
  • Page 32 Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix B. Configuring SFP+ Ports 5. Disconnect the USB cable from the iX Controller and from the camera. 6. Using a suitable SFP+ module and cable, connect the Phase One camera to the correct iX Controller SFP+ port (as per the camera IP address as described above).

  • Page 33: Appendix C. Data Storage Management

    C.1 Replacing SSD Drives The iX Controller MK6 is factory provided with 2 x 2TB or 2 x 4TB SSD drives installed in a removable carrier. You can replace the SSDs as required. To achieve optimal performance, both SSDs should have a high writing speed (>500 MB/S).
  • Page 34 7. Secure the SSD(s) to the carrier. 8. Slide the cover back on to the carrier and secure it with the cover screws. 9. Insert the carrier into the iX Controller MK6 as described in Section Inserting the SSD Drive Carrier.

  • Page 35: Appendix D. Connecting The Ix Controller Mk6 - Operator Monitor Cable To The Monitor

    If the operator monitor cable is not connected to the operator monitor, perform the procedure in this appendix. The iX Controller MK6 – Operator Monitor Cable is connected to the operator monitor through the cable bracket on the rear of the monitor.
  • Page 36 Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix D. Connecting the iX Controller MK6 – Operator Monitor Cable to the Monitor 4. Insert the iX Controller - Operator Monitor cable into the cable bracket and connect the following connectors: •...

  • Page 37: Appendix E. Declaration Of Conformity

    Controller MK6 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix E. Declaration of Conformity Appendix E. Declaration of Conformity Page 37 of 37...

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