This document provides information on the contents and usage of the Sirius series Development Kit. There are two Sirius series Development Kit options depending on the interface requirements: S1A43A-DK (RS232) and S1A43B-DK (RS422). Both Sirius series Development Kits (S1A43A-DK and S1A43B-DK) contain all the cables and accessories that are required to get started with a robust Sirius series tracker. In addition to the Sirius interfaces, this Development Kit includes an RS232 to USB cable or an RS422 to USB cable.
The Sirius series Datasheet provides information on the usage and technical details of the Sirius series. The robust Sirius series tracker supports an RS232 or RS422, and CAN(-FD) interface, as well as USB using the Development Kit's RS232 to USB cable or RS422 to USB cable.
The Family Reference Manual supplements this document. It reports generic information on the different series, such as output definitions, algorithm details and installation tips.
The Sirius series Hardware Integration Manual supplements this document. In this document, notes on typical application scenarios, 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 industrial sensor modules product line.
Industrial sensor modules product documentation overview
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MTi 1-series |
MTi 600-series |
Avior series |
Sirius series |
MTi 10/100-series |
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Family Reference Manual |
MTi User Manual |
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MTi 1-series Datasheet |
MTi 600-series Datasheet |
Avior series Datasheet |
Sirius series Datasheet |
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MTi 1-series DK User Manual |
MTi 600-series DK User Manual |
Avior series |
Sirius series DK User Manual |
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MTi 1-series HW Integration Manual |
MTi 600-series HW Integration Manual |
Avior series HW Integration Manual |
Sirius series HW Integration Manual |
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MT CAN protocol Documentation |
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MT Manager Manual |
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Magnetic Calibration Manual |
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MT Low Level Communication Protocol Documentation |
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Firmware Updater User Manual |
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Package contents for Sirius series Development Kit
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Component |
Name |
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Xsens Sirius AHRS Rugged - RS232/CAN(-FD) (Part #S1A43A)
OR
Xsens Sirius AHRS Rugged - RS422/CAN(-FD) (Part #S1A43B) |
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RS232 to USB cable (CA-MP-USB)
OR
RS422 to USB cable (CA-MP-USB-422) |
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12-pin Host interface cable (loose ends) (CA-MP-12-OPEN) |
Ordering information Sirius series Development Kit
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Kit |
Description |
Package contents |
Packing Method |
| Xsens Sirius IMU/VRU/AHRS Rugged - Development Kit - RS232 (or RS422)/CAN(-FD) | Development Kit for Xsens Sirius IMU/VRU/AHRS |
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Single unit |
See this page for ordering information.