Exail, a leading provider of subsea navigation and positioning technologies, has announced the launch of its latest product, the Phins 9 Compact.
This new compact high-performance inertial navigation system (INS) is designed for all unmanned underwater vehicles and offers a high blend of navigation performance, reliability, and Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) efficiency.
The Phins 9 Compact is built around a high-performance Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG)-based Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with advanced accelerometers – the company believes it is the most compact high-performance INS available in the market.
With compact dimensions, a DVL-aided position accuracy of 0.1% TD, and a power consumption of less than 7 W, it is particularly suited for compact subsea vehicles operating in demanding applications with low power requirements.
The Phins 9 Compact is a versatile system that is set to redefine the standards of subsea navigation in a wide range of applications, including survey-grade coastal and offshore seabed mapping, Inspection Repair and Maintenance (IRM), defense, and more.
Maxime Le Roy, Subsea INS Product Manager at Exail, said; “The Phins 9 Compact represents a significant advancement in subsea navigation technology. With a heading accuracy of 0.07°, pitch & roll accuracy of 0.01°, it offers exceptional reliability and navigation precision, even in the most challenging environments.
“The Phins 9 Compact is an ideal solution for new generation AUV manufacturers and e-ROV operators looking to save power without compromising on data processing capabilities.”
