iX Controller MK5
Faster, more productive image capture
Our latest-generation iX Controller offers a robust onboard command center that addresses the challenges of aerial data acquisition and improves your productivity on airborne mapping missions. A precision GNSS-Inertial is now integrated inside the controller simplifying the setup of Phase One Aerial Systems and making direct georeferencing possible without ground control points. A range of integrated GNSS-inertial and IMU options is available for the iX Controller MK5 to support your required application and accuracy levels.
Features
- Controls up to 6 cameras and gyro-stabilizing mount
- Rapid data transfer
- High-capacity storage with robust removable dual protective SSD trays
- Simplified aerial system setup with integrated GNSS-Inertial unit
- Direct connectivity with Applanix IMU – multiple upgrade options for higher accuracy
- Easy integration with any aircraft
- Compact, low-power, lightweight, and rugged construction
- Meets airborne environmental operational requirements
- Pre-installed with Phase One capture and flight management software
- Backward compatibility with previous iX Controller setups
Phase One Aerial System configurations with iX Controller MK5
GNSS-inertial features
- High-performance, survey-grade multi-frequency integrated GNSS-Inertial receiver.
- Lower field costs: When direct geo-referencing is used, the number of ground control points established by the survey crew is significantly reduced and as a result, field costs decrease.
- Faster completion: For many photo projects, the aerotriangulation (AT) step is eliminated, reducing processing time significantly, which is a major factor in rapid response applications.
- Seamless workflows: Data workflow and quality control is streamlined and automated, which allows tight project deadlines to be met with a smaller ground survey and in less time.
- POSPac MMS post-processing software bundle includes Carrier Phase DGPS processing, integrated GNSS-Inertial processing, and optional photogrammetry toolset for EO generation, IMU boresight calibration, and quality control.
GNSS/IMU configurations for variable accuracy levels
Different GNSS-Inertial configurations are available to meet your application and accuracy levels requirements. High-altitude flights for direct georeferencing applications usually require the iX Controller MK5-AP610 configuration, and low-altitude flights for aero-triangulation applications usually use the iX Controller MK5-AP310 configuration.
- iX Controller MK5-AP180 (IMU – 69)
- iX Controller MK5-AP310 (IMU – 82)
- iX Controller MK5-AP510 (IMU – 91)
- iX Controller MK5-AP610 (IMU – 57)
-
Features
Features
- Controls up to 6 cameras and gyro-stabilizing mount
- Rapid data transfer
- High-capacity storage with robust removable dual protective SSD trays
- Simplified aerial system setup with integrated GNSS-Inertial unit
- Direct connectivity with Applanix IMU – multiple upgrade options for higher accuracy
- Easy integration with any aircraft
- Compact, low-power, lightweight, and rugged construction
- Meets airborne environmental operational requirements
- Pre-installed with Phase One capture and flight management software
- Backward compatibility with previous iX Controller setups
-
PAS Configurations
Phase One Aerial System configurations with iX Controller MK5
-
GNSS-inertial features
GNSS-inertial features
- High-performance, survey-grade multi-frequency integrated GNSS-Inertial receiver.
- Lower field costs: When direct geo-referencing is used, the number of ground control points established by the survey crew is significantly reduced and as a result, field costs decrease.
- Faster completion: For many photo projects, the aerotriangulation (AT) step is eliminated, reducing processing time significantly, which is a major factor in rapid response applications.
- Seamless workflows: Data workflow and quality control is streamlined and automated, which allows tight project deadlines to be met with a smaller ground survey and in less time.
- POSPac MMS post-processing software bundle includes Carrier Phase DGPS processing, integrated GNSS-Inertial processing, and optional photogrammetry toolset for EO generation, IMU boresight calibration, and quality control.
-
GNSS/IMU configurations
GNSS/IMU configurations for variable accuracy levels
Different GNSS-Inertial configurations are available to meet your application and accuracy levels requirements. High-altitude flights for direct georeferencing applications usually require the iX Controller MK5-AP610 configuration, and low-altitude flights for aero-triangulation applications usually use the iX Controller MK5-AP310 configuration.
- iX Controller MK5-AP180 (IMU – 69)
- iX Controller MK5-AP310 (IMU – 82)
- iX Controller MK5-AP510 (IMU – 91)
- iX Controller MK5-AP610 (IMU – 57)
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
CPU
8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
(12M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
CPU
8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
(12M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
Operating system
Windows 10 64 bit
Operating system
Windows 10 64 bit
Memory
8 GB DDR-4 RAM
Memory
8 GB DDR-4 RAM
Cooling
Without/Passive
Cooling
Without/Passive
Build
Rugged metal construction with external cooling fins
Build
Rugged metal construction with external cooling fins
Software pre-installed
Software pre-installed
iX Capture
Software pre-installed
iX Capture
Capture One
Capture One
iX Flight (on Aerial Systems only)
iX Flight (on Aerial Systems only)
More technical specifications
GNSS receiver
Trimble Applanix AP+
GNSS receiver
Trimble Applanix AP+
Data storage
Dual 1TB 2.5" SSD drives with ultrafast write capability, and protective mounts (up to 500 MB/sec)
Data storage
Dual 1TB 2.5" SSD drives with ultrafast write capability, and protective mounts (up to 500 MB/sec)
Expandable
Expandable
USB 3.0
6 ports for camera communication
USB 3.0
6 ports for camera communication
2 ports for peripherals
2 ports for peripherals
USB C
1 port
USB C
1 port
Ethernet
2 RJ45 ports
Ethernet
2 RJ45 ports
Display
DP, 2 HDMI
Display
DP, 2 HDMI
Power terminals
6 for camera power supply
Power terminals
6 for camera power supply
Power connection
Secured connectors
Power connection
Secured connectors
Fuses
1 x 20A and 1 x 15A circuit breakers
Fuses
1 x 20A and 1 x 15A circuit breakers
Power input (V DC)
24 - 32
Power input (V DC)
24 - 32
Maximum power consumption (W)
Single camera — 120
Maximum power consumption (W)
Single camera — 120
Multiple cameras (up to 6) — 220
Multiple cameras (up to 6) — 220
Multiple cameras (up to 6) and external IMU - 300
Multiple cameras (up to 6) and external IMU - 300
Dimensions (mm / in) (W x H x D)
290 x 109 x 225 / 11.4 x 4.3 x 8.9
Dimensions (mm / in) (W x H x D)
290 x 109 x 225 / 11.4 x 4.3 x 8.9
Weight (kg / lb)
5.6 / 12.3
Weight (kg / lb)
5.6 / 12.3
Approvals
FCC (Class A), CE, RoHS
Approvals
FCC (Class A), CE, RoHS
Operating conditions
Temperature (°C / °F)
-10 to 40 / 14 to 104
Temperature (°C / °F)
-10 to 40 / 14 to 104
Humidity (%)
5 to 95 (Non-condensing)
Humidity (%)
5 to 95 (Non-condensing)
2TB image storage capacity
Camera
IIQ-L*
IIQ-S*
Camera
IIQ-L*
IIQ-S*
280 MP
6,900
10,500
280 MP
6,900
10,500
150 MP
13,000
19,000
150 MP
13,000
19,000
100 MP
19,000
29,000
100 MP
19,000
29,000
50 MP
38,000
59,000
50 MP
38,000
59,000
*For average file size
*For average file size
Contact a Phase One Expert
If you would like to learn more about our Controller, our experts are eager to help! Contact Us.