This release brings several new features, improvements and bug fixes for the 5.x High Performance INS firmware.

This update is recommended to all Ekinox, Apogee, Navsight and Quanta users to get the best performance and experience.

Please read the page 5.1.149-stable to get all details about new features and improvements in the 5.x series.

You can download and install this new firmware release for free from the link below:

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DVL Alignment Update

The DVL alignment setting is updated from a left-handled frame to a right-handled frame. The alignment parameter will automatically migrate during the firmware update. Verify settings before using the unit for production.

Upgrading from 4.0 and older

If you are upgrading from a firmware 4.0 or older, you should first install the failsafe firmware before you can install the correct firmware type package.

Please refer to the dedicated Update Procedure for a step by step guide.

Additional Notes

Firmware Type

Starting with firmware 4.2.x,a firmware type has been introduced. The firmware type let you know which firmware should be installed for your hardware. Please read the Update Procedure to get more details about firmware type and step-by-step instructions to update your device firmware.

Release 5.2.1203-stable

New Features

  • EKIFW-2485 - Add support for Nortek DVL

Improvements

  • EKIFW-2424 - Updated DVL aiding data from a left handed frame to a right handed frame (NED)

  • EKIFW-2477 - Make odometer ZUPT behavior consistent on Ellipse and HPI

  • EKIFW-2494 - GNSS: Increase RAW GNSS data output rate from 1 Hz to 2 Hz for Septentrio GNSS

  • EKIFW-2496 - Improved gyroscopes CBIT resilience to vibrations on Quanta & Ekinox Micro products

  • EKIFW-2499 - Improve the virtual odometer accuracy and jitter

  • EKIFW-2500 - Add differential 'D' fix type support for NMEA RMC message

  • EKIFW-2501 - Add detection of invalid DVL measurements in PD6 protocols

  • EKIFW-2510 - Enable SBG_ECOM_LOG_EKF_ROT_ACCEL_BODY/NED for EKINOX-A products

  • EKIFW-2516 - Fixed invalid DVL Wayfinder velocity time stamping

  • EKIFW-2518 - Improved ZARUT performance and enter/exit conditions under vibrating environments

  • EKIFW-2524 - Automatically check and fix corrupted ublox firmware

Bug Fixes

  • EKIFW-2479 - Fix adaptive timer reset on steering time-out
  • EKIFW-2484 - Web interface doesn't update when trying to reach update server continuously
  • EKIFW-2487 - Fix Ethernet ports in TCP server mode initially appearing closed

  • EKIFW-2491 - Fix virtual odometer regression

  • EKIFW-2514 - Fix sensor alignment configuration that is not consistent between 3D view and EKF filter

  • EKIFW-2525 - Web: Remove Sync Out A/B option in aiding assignment for GNSS equipment