General information


This document provides information on the contents and usage of the MTi 600-series Development/Starter Kit. The MTi 600-series Development Kit (MTi-600-DEV) enables users to evaluate features of the MTi-600 module. In addition to the MTi-600 interfaces, this Development Kit includes a USB and RS422 interface. The MTi 600-series Starter Kit contains all the cables and accessories that are required to get started with a robust MTi 600-series tracker. In addition to the MTi-600 interfaces, this Starter Kit includes an RS232 to USB converter dongle.

 

The MTi 600-series Datasheet provides information on the usage and technical details of the MTi 600-series. The MTi 600-series module (MTi-600) is a fully functional, self-contained module that is easy to design-in. The MTi-600 module can be connected to a host through RS232, CAN or UART interfaces, or through USB using the UART to USB converter (included in the MTi 600-series Development Kit). The robust MTi 600-series tracker supports an RS232 and CAN interface, as well as USB using the Starter Kit's RS232 to USB converter dongle.

 

The Family Reference Manual supplements this document. It reports generic information on the MTi 1-series and MTi 600-series, such as output definitions, algorithm details and installation tips.

 

The MTi 600-series Hardware Integration Manual supplements this document. In this document, notes on typical application scenarios, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, origin of measurement reference system, stress related considerations, reference designs and handling information can be found.

 

The MT Low Level Communication Protocol document provides a complete reference for the protocols used to communicate with Xsens Motion Trackers on a low-level basis. The MT Low Level Communication Protocol document also describes the synchronization messages and settings in detail.

 

The table below summarizes all available official documents for the Xsens MTi product line.

 

MTi product documentation overview

MTi 1-series

MTi 600-series

MTi 10/100-series

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

 

Package information

 

Package contents for MTi 600-series Development Kit

Component

Name

 

MTi-600 Development Board

(MTi-600-DEV)

 

MTi 600-series module

(MTi-630, MTi-670, MTi-680)

 

3x M2 x 12 mm brass screws

(MTi-600-MP)

 

 

GNSS daughter card #1

(MTI-DK-GNSS)

u-blox MAX-M8Q GNSS receiver (default)

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

GNSS RTK daughter card #2

(GNSS-RTK-DK-D)

u-blox ZED-F9P receiver (default) 

 

 

GNSS antenna #1

(ANT-MULTI)

 

 

 

 

GNSS antenna #2

(ANT-GNSS-RTK)

Micro USB cable

(CA-USB-MTW)

 

Ribbon cable

(CA-MTI-FLAT)

 

 

Package contents for MTi-630R Starter Kit

Component

Name

MTi-630R AHRS

(MTi-630R)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS232 converter #3

(CA-USB-CONV)

 

 

and

 

 

12-pin Host interface cable #3

(CA-MP-MTI-12)

 

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

RS232 to USB cable #3

(CA-MP-USB)

 

 

and

 

 

12-pin Host interface cable (loose ends) #3

(CA-MP-12-OPEN)

 

 

Package contents for MTi-670G/680G Starter Kit

Component

Name

MTi-670G GNSS/INS

(MTi-670G) or

MTi-680G RTK GNSS/INS

(MTi-680G)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS232 converter #3

(CA-USB-CONV)

 

 

and

 

 

12-pin Host interface cable #3

(CA-MP-MTI-12)

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

RS232 to USB cable #3

(CA-MP-USB)

 

 

 

and

 

 

12-pin Host interface cable #3 (loose ends)

(CA-MP-12-OPEN)

 

4-pin RTCM corrections cable #4

(CA-MP-MTI-4)

 

GNSS antenna

(ANT-GNSS-RTK)

 

 

Ordering information

 

Ordering information for MTi 600-series Development Kit

Kit

Description

Package contents

Packing Method

MTi-630-DK #5

Development Kit for MTi-630 AHRS

  • MTi 600-series Development Board (incl. USB to UART converter)
  • MTi-630 AHRS module
  • 3x M2 x 12 mm brass screws
  • Ribbon cable

Single unit

MTi-670-DK

Development Kit for MTi-670 (GNSS/INS)

  • MTi 600-series Development Board (incl. USB to UART converter)
  • MTi-670 GNSS/INS module
  • 3x M2 x 12 mm brass screws
  • GNSS daughter card
  • GNSS antenna
  • Ribbon cable

Single unit

MTi-680-DK Development Kit for MTi-680 (RTK GNSS/INS)
  • MTi 600-series Development Board (incl. USB to UART converter)
  • MTi-680 RTK GNSS/INS module
  • 3x M2 x 12 mm brass screws
  • GNSS RTK daughter card 
  • GNSS antenna
  • Ribbon cable

Single Unit

MTi-630R-SK Starter Kit for MTi-630R (AHRS)
  • MTi-630R AHRS
  • 12 pins multi-purpose cable (loose ends)
  • RS232 to USB cable 
Single unit
MTi-670G-SK Starter Kit for MTi-670G (GNSS/INS)
  • MTi-670G GNSS/INS
  • 12 pins multi-purpose cable (loose ends)
  • RS232 to USB cable 
  • GNSS antenna
Single unit

MTi-680G-SK

Starter Kit for MTi-680G (RTK GNSS/INS)

  • MTi-680G RTK GNSS/INS
  • 12 pins multi-purpose cable (loose ends)
  • RS232 to USB cable 
  • 4-pin RTCM cable
  • GNSS antenna

Single unit

 

 

[1] Only with MTi-670-DK 

[2] Only with MTi-680-DK

[3] As of 24-03-2025, the MTi 600-Series Starter kits will be shipped with CA-MP-USB and CA-MP-12-OPEN instead of CA-USB-CONV and CA-MP-MTI-12.

[4] Only with MTi-680G-SK

[5]  Development Kits for the MTi-610-IMU and MTi-620-VRU/AHT are not available. Instead, the MTi-630-DK can be used for testing purposes as it covers all functionality of the MTi-610 IMU and MTi-620 VRU/AHT.

 

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