VESSEL POSITIONING & ORIENTATION
Position, attitude and heading for vessel-based hydrographic survey integration. Combine GNSS observations and inertial measurements in one navigation system.
SERIES MODELS MS11 / MS12 / MS13
APPLICATION & SYSTEM
Evaluate iPos MS when your vessel-based survey system needs position, attitude, heading and heave for georeferencing and motion compensation. Start with the outputs your survey equipment needs and the conditions in which it will operate.
Combines GNSS and inertial observations, runs navigation processing and provides data to the connected survey system.
Three gyroscopes and three accelerometers measure vessel motion. Its mounting position and orientation are part of the system configuration.
Provide satellite observations for positioning and heading. Sky visibility, antenna separation and rigid mounting affect the installation.
Conceptual data flow, not a wiring diagram or packing list. Confirm connectors, cables, receiver options, software, licenses and accessories for the selected configuration.
MS11 / MS12 / MS13
The series differs in roll, pitch and heading performance. Compare the same GNSS correction mode and antenna baseline, then review the model against your complete installation.
Comparison conditions: GNSS signals locked. All angular figures below are 1σ. DGPS and RTK identify the correction mode; heading baseline is the distance between the two GNSS antennas.
On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways to compare all three models.
| Performance & conditions | iPos MS11 | iPos MS12 | iPos MS13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll & pitch · DGPSGNSS locked · 1σ | 0.02° | 0.03° | 0.04° |
| Roll & pitch · RTKGNSS locked · 1σ | 0.01° | 0.02° | 0.03° |
| Heading · 2 m baselineGNSS locked · 1σ · DGPS or RTK | 0.03° | 0.06° | 0.08° |
| Heading · 4 m baselineGNSS locked · 1σ · DGPS or RTK | 0.015° | 0.03° | 0.06° |
| Discuss a model | Discuss MS11 | Discuss MS12 | Discuss MS13 |
Antenna spacing limited, or model undecided? Share your heading target and available baseline.
Get series selection adviceINTEGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Review equipment, timing, power and installation geometry together. IPOSView provides system configuration, status monitoring and data recording; the software and hardware versions should match your installation.
Identify the survey instrument and acquisition software, required outputs and reference points. IPOSView connects to the deck unit over Ethernet for configuration and monitoring.
Plan the host PC and network settings together. Confirm the supported operating system and software version for the supplied unit.
Documented formats include TSS1, EM3000 and NMEA 0183, with serial and Ethernet data interfaces. GNSS correction formats include RTCM 2.x / 3.x and CMR / CMR+.
Confirm port count, electrical interface, message rate and PPS direction, polarity and pulse width against the selected hardware and receiving equipment.
The documented deck-unit supply is 24 V DC. Confirm the supplied power adapter, total load, protection and vessel power quality before connection.
Check the current outline drawings, mounting holes, connector clearance and cable runs. Use rigid mounting and avoid locations subject to immersion, excessive shock or vibration.
Give both antennas a clear view of the sky and stable positions relative to the IMU. Review potential multipath reflections and nearby transmitters.
Measure antenna and sensor lever arms and mounting angles in a common reference frame. Enter the offsets and orientations in IPOSView and save the configuration before checking navigation status.
SUPPLY, DOCUMENTATION & SUPPORT
Discuss model selection and configuration before ordering. System architecture describes how the product works; the quotation defines the actual delivery.
Agree the model, receiver options, antennas, cables, software and licenses, together with quantity and delivery requirements. Availability, lead time and shipping arrangements are confirmed in the quotation.
Request a quotationRequest the specification, outline and mounting drawings, connector information and installation guidance relevant to your intended model and configuration.
Request product informationDiscuss configuration review, remote assistance and training needs. Any on-site work, travel, service scope and fees are agreed separately for the project.
BEYOND THE STANDARD CONFIGURATION
Interface, space, output or system configuration requirements may call for adaptation. An engineering review establishes whether the work fits an existing configuration or requires development.
A short question is enough to start. We can work through the details together.