Xsens MTi-3 - Introduction to MTi Series

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Document MT1600P.2019.A
© Xsens Technologies B.V.
MTi Family Reference Manual
2 Introduction
This manual gives an overview of the latest generation Xsens products (MTi 1-series and MTi 600-
series) and their usage. For previous generations, refer to MTi User Manual
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. The MTi product portfolio
from Xsens currently has family members ranging in functionality from Inertial Measurement Units
(IMU’s), Vertical Reference Unit (VRU), Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) to a fully
integrated GNSS/INS (Global Navigation Satellite System/Inertial Navigation System). All products
contain a 3D IMU composed by a gyroscope and an accelerometer plus a 3D magnetometer, with
optionally a barometer and GNSS receiver.
The MTi product range is divided in several series, the MTi 1-series, the MTi 600-series, the MTi 10-
series and the MTi 100-series.
The MTi 1-series is a low-cost Surface-Mount Devices (SMD) module.
The MTi 600-series is a cost effective product line for easy integration.
The MTi 10-series
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is Xsens’ entry level model with robust accuracy.
The MTi 100-series is a Xsens’ proven high end class of MEMS IMU’s, orientation and position sensor
modules.
Table 1 summarizes all available official documents for the Xsens MTi product line. It is highly
recommended to review all documents applicable to your Xsens Motion Tracker.
Table 1: MTi product documentation overview
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MTi 1-series
MTi 600-series
MTi 10/100-series
MTi Family Reference Manual
MTi User Manual
MTi 1-series Datasheet
MTi 600-series Datasheet
MTi 1-series DK User Manual
MTi 600-series DK User Manual
MTi 1-series HW Integration Manual
MTi 600-series HW Integration Manual
MT CAN Protocol Documentation
MT Manager Manual
Magnetic Calibration Manual
MT Low Level Communication Protocol Documentation
Firmware Updater User Manual
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Links to the latest available documentation can be found via the following link: Xsens MTi Documentation
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not recommended for new designs