Septentrio makes GNSS/INS integration easy and fast

Inertial receiver set-up is significantly simplified with the new Lever Arm functionality, which in combination with the Web User Interface and support material allows users to start testing within minutes after receiver installation

Leuven, Belgium – May 16, 2022 - Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS/INS* positioning and orientation solutions, takes a step today towards simplifying the integration process of its inertial GNSS receivers. RxLeverArm software tool has been released to aid GNSS/INS installation and improve accuracy, with automatic optimization of lever-arm settings. RxLeverArm is now part of the RxTools software package, which is included with every Septentrio GNSS/INS receiver. This new tool visualizes, validates and automatically calibrates the exact distance between the INS sensor and the antenna, removing the need for accurate distance measurements with complex instruments.

 “We are focusing our design around easy, efficient and effective INS installations ensuring short time-to-market and accurate deployment for our customers,” commented Danilo Sabbatini, Product Manager at Septentrio.

“The RxLeverArm tool in combination with the intuitive Web User Interface, as well as the support material available in our Knowledge Base, enables customers to start testing within minutes after the physical installation of their receiver.”

 For lever arm compensation, users now only need to measure the rough distance between the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and the main GNSS antenna reference points on the vehicle. Data is then logged under open-sky conditions, which allows RxLeverArm tool to optimize the initial rough distance measurement and prevent common errors such as sign inversion. The result is simplification of the installation process and better accuracy of the lever arm measurement. For more information on GNSS/INS receivers or other Septentrio products please contact the Septentrio team.

 * GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System including the American GPS, European Galileo, Russian GLONASS, Chinese BeiDou, Japan’s QZSS and India’s NavIC. INS is an Inertial Navigation System, which provides accurate orientation, including heading, pitch and roll angles in addition to the high-accuracy GNSS positioning.

About Septentrio:

Septentrio is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of multi-frequency multi-constellation GPS/GNSS positioning technology for demanding applications. Reliable centimeter-level positioning enables machine automation improving efficiency and safety. Septentrio provides positioning solutions for industrial applications such as robotics, construction, survey and mapping, maritime, logistics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

 Septentrio has its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium and has a world-wide presence with offices in Los Angeles, Shanghai, Seoul and Yokohama as well as numerous partners around the world. To learn more about Septentrio and its products, visit septentrio.com.