SBG Systems Ellipse-E: INS with External GNSS for Navigation
0.05° Roll/Pitch & 0.2 Heading
Ellipse-E belongs to Ellipse series line of miniature, high-performance GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems, designed to deliver reliable orientation, position, and heave in a compact package. It combines an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with an external GNSS receiver, using an advanced sensor fusion algorithm to provide accurate positioning and orientation, even in challenging environments.
Ellipse-E Technical Specifications
Accuracy (RMS) | |
Roll / Pitch: | 0.1° SP, 0.05° RTK, 0.03° PPK |
Heading: | 0.2° Dual antenna 2m 0.2° Single antenna with dynamics 0.1° PPK |
Velocity: | 0.03 m/s |
Navigation: | 1.2 m Single Point 1 m SBAS 1 cm RTK / PPK + 1 ppm |
Heave Performance | |
Accuracy: | 5 cm or 5% - Valid for Marine Version |
Wave Period: | Up to 15 s (Auto-Adjusting) |
Pressure Sensor | |
Resolution: | 1.2 Pa / 10 cm / 0.3 ft |
Pressure Accuracy: | ± 50 Pa / ± 200 Pa Relative / Absolute |
Interfaces | |
Available Data: | Euler angles, quaternion, velocity, position, heave, calibrated sensor data, delta angles & velocity, barometric data, status, GPS data, UTC time, GNSS raw data (Post-processing), etc. |
Aiding Sensors: | GNSS, Odometer, RTCM |
Output Rate: | 200 Hz, 1,000 Hz (IMU Data) |
Main Serial Interface: | RS-232, RS-422, USB - Up to 921,600 bps |
Serial Protocols: | Binary eCom, NMEA, ASCII, TSS |
CAN Interface: | CAN 2.0A/B - Up to 1 Mbit/s |
Pulses: | Inputs: Events, PPS, DMI (Direction or Quadrature) Outputs: Synchronization (PPS) 4 Inputs / 2 Outputs |
Environmental, Mechanical & Electrical | |
Input Voltage: | 5 - 36 V |
Power Consumption: | < 300 mW |
Specified Temperature: | -40 to 85 °C |
Shock Limit: | 500 g |
Operating Vibration: | 8 g RMS (20 Hz to 2 k Hz per MIL-STD 810G) |
MTBF: | 50,000 Hours |
Size (Box Version): | 46 x 45 x 24 mm |
Weight (Box Version): | 47g |
Size (OEM Version): | 29.5 x 25.5 x 11 mm |
Weight (OEM Version): | 8g |
What Is the Ellipse-E Used For?
UAV Navigation
Gimbaled Camera
Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
Instrumented Buoy
Antenna Pointing & SATCON On-The-Move (SOTM)
Unmanned Sea Vehicle (USV)
Product Line
| Ellipse-A | Ellipse-E | Ellipse-N | Ellipse-D |
Application | Motion Sensor | INS with your own GNSS receiver | INS for dynamic and automotive applications | INS for low dynamics and robust heading |
Heading | Magnetic | Magnetic or GNSS | Magnetic or Mono-antenna GNSS | Dual antenna GNSS |
Heave: 5 cm or 5% | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Odometer Aiding |
| Pulse / CAN OBD-II | Pulse / CAN OBD-II | Pulse / CAN OBD-II |
Navigation |
| Navigation with external GNSS receiver | L1/L2 GNSS receiver 1 cm RTK GNSS Accuracy | L1/L2 GNSS receiver 1 cm RTK GNSS Accuracy |
Post-Processing |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ordering Options
Ordering options for SBG Systems' Ellipse -E:
SBG Systems | Development Kit that includes antenna(s), ground plane(s), and USB to RS-232 cable,
SBG Systems | Ellipse RS-232 / CAN cable (CA-ELI-RS232-CAN-3M) or Ellipse RS-422 cable (CA-ELI-RS422-3M),
SBG Systems | Ellipse RS-232 / USB cable, and provides power to the Ellipse sensor. (CA-ELI-USB-3M),
Calian | TW8889 Dual Band Antenna.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ellipse-E?
Ellipse-E belongs to Ellipse series line of miniature, high-performance GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems, designed to deliver reliable orientation, position, and heave in a compact package. It combines an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with an external GNSS receiver, using an advanced sensor fusion algorithm to provide accurate positioning and orientation, even in challenging environments.
Why use a GNSS-aided INS like the Ellipse-E instead of GNSS alone?
A GNSS-aided INS fuses inertial measurements with satellite positioning, so the Ellipse-E keeps delivering accurate position, roll, pitch and heading during GNSS outages — in tunnels, urban canyons or under jamming — where a standalone GNSS receiver would fail.
Where is the Ellipse-E available?
The Ellipse-E is available through Leo Drive in the following region: Turkey. For other regions, please contact Leo Drive.
How can I get the datasheet and technical documents for the Ellipse-E?
Please contact Leo Drive to request the datasheet, user manual and other technical documents for the Ellipse-E.
Explore More at Leo Drive
The Ellipse-E is part of the Inertial Navigation Systems range at Leo Drive. Browse all autonomous vehicle sensors and components, or talk to our engineering team about integration in your project.
