iXblue Hydrins

Navigation-Grade INS for hydrographic survey

Hydrins is a high-performance inertial navigation system (INS) dedicated to hydrographic surveys. Compact and lightweight, it delivers highly accurate real-time position, heading, altitude and speed data.

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Description

Hydrins is a high-performance inertial navigation system (INS) dedicated to hydrographic survey. Compact and lightweight, it delivers highly accurate real-time position, heading, attitude and speed data. In addition to the real-time options, Hydrins raw data can be post-processed using iXblue Delph INS software.

Features & Benefits

High-accuracy 3D positioning with heading, roll and pitch.
Compact, lightweight, and reliable
Benefiting from FOG (Fiber-Optic Gyroscope) unique strap-down technology
Compatible with all GNSS receivers
Simplified Integration with a single GNSS antenna setup
Automatic GNSS drop-out / multipath management
Realtime heave and delayed Smart Heave
Permanent quality data thanks to iXblue APPS post-processing software
Ethernet, web server (GUI)
Fast Alignment (no aiding sensor)
IMU option for high accuracy platform stabilization
Low latency for real time control loops
Static and dynamic alignment modes, with and without GNSS
4Gb embedded data logger
Versatile I/O options for an easy integration
Maintenance-free
ITAR-free
24/7 Worldwide Technical assistance

Applications

Port and harbour maintenance
Seafloor characterization
Bathymetric survey
Platform stabilization
Offshore construction engineering

Specifications

General

Year of initial development

2002
Height [m]

0.162
Width [m]

0.18
Length [m]

0.18
Weight [kg]

5.4
Power consumption [W]

21
Splashproof casting

Y
Water resistant casting

N
Mean time between failures [hr]

150000
Type of accelerometer

Pendulum
Type of gyro

Fiber Optic Gyroscope
Removable from base plate

Y
Type of application

Marine
Height [mm]

162
Width [mm]

180
Length [mm]

180
Min. Voltage (DC)

20
Max. Voltage (DC)

32

Environmental

Max. rotation speed [deg/s]

750
Operating shock tolerance [g]

27
Min. operating temperature [°C]

-20
Max. operating temperature [°C]

55

Data formats

RTCM

Y
Other

ASCII; BINARY
NMEA formats

Y

GNSS positional accuracy

Horizontal Position Accuracy (SBAS) [ RMS in cm ]

60
Horizontal Position Accuracy (RTK) [ RMS in cm ]

0.6
Horizontal Position Accuracy [ RMS in cm ]

120

GNSS aided uncertainty

Heading [deg]

0.01
Heave: constant part [m]

0.05
Heave: variable part [%]

5
Increase in position uncertainty w.r.t. stand-alone GPS [m]

0.8
Pitch [deg]

0.01
Roll [deg]

0.01

Unaided uncertainty

Pitch [deg]

0.01
Roll [deg]

0.01
Heave [m]

0.05
Decrease in position accuracy [m/hr]

1111
Heading [deg]

0.05

Software

Integrity monitoring of position input

Y
Integrity monitoring of log input

Y
Name

Optional post-processing software: APPS / Delph INS
Filtering

Y
Adaptable input signals

Y
Max. number of position input signals

2
Max. number of log input signals

2
Uncertainty indicators given in output

Y
Uncertainty of time stamp for output [ms]

0.1

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Distinguishable features

- Reliable and accurate motion, speed, position and heave data- Fast and reliable installation on all vessels- A complete solution packed with easy-to-use yet powerful post-processing tools- Motion and heading not affected by GPS outages, position remains valid for minutes- Network ready, intuitive user interface
Export restrictions

Dual use
Graphical user interface

Y
Typical application

Port and harbour maintenance, Seafloor characterization, Bathymetric survey, Platform stabilization, Offshore construction engineering

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