ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual
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1. Do not land an aircraft with a powered on gimbal on uneven terrain such as a grass lawn or rocky surface In such conditions there may be objects that will block the motion of the gimbal and force it into hibernation mode Hibernation mode offers protection for the gimbal When a camera is not mounted on the gimbal it will default to hibernation mode During hibernation the gimbal does not respond to any commands from the transmitter The gimbal resumes normal operation once a camera is mounted The gimbal enters hibernation mode when it detects external objects blocking its range of motion Once such objects are no longer detected the gimbal will resume normal operation Use of a separate battery pack to test the gimbal is suggested before powering on the flight controller gimbal OSD FPV gears etc 18 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution 1 The transmitter trims value is 1 Adjust the transmitter trims value beyond the acceptable limit 2 Connect the GCU and flight control Gimbal keeps drifting 2 The GCU is disconnected from the system after initialization flight control system 3 Ensure the gimbal is mounted so it 3 The gimbal is not mounted correctly is parallel with the aircraft and the camerais pointing towards the nose The gimbal axes are TA Contact your local dealer or DJI Factory calibration error not level customer service for assistance Unable2. GCU Port Description 38 6S G8 Connect to a battery for GCU or gimbal power Connect to the G8 pin port on the gimbal for signal transmission Connect to a PC to upgrade the firmware using PC Assistant Connect to a flight control system Connect to a wireless video downlink module Connecting the GCU and Flight Control System The GCU can be either vertically or horizontally installed on the Phantom 2 Follow the procedure below to complete the connection between the GCU and the flight control system 1 Upgrade the flight controller s firmware and PC Assistant to the latest version as shown in the table below Flight Controller PC Assistant Firmware Version A2 WKM NAZA M V2 NAZA M V1 20 or higher V2 00 orhigher V2 12 or higher X V2 12 or higher V2 10 or higher V5 22 or higher V3 12 or higher 3 12 or higher 2 Complete the connection to the flight control system as shown on the table below NAZA M users need a PMU V2 module a NAZA M V2 accessory to make the CAN port connection Flight Controller Main Controller and PMU connection PMU Power Cable connection GPS Compass Module and Flight Control System Connection A2 WKM NAZA M V2 or NAZA M Connect the PMU s X1 Connect the PMU s Connect the PMU V2 s X3 port to the X1 port of the X1 port to the X1 port port to the X3 port of the Main Controller of the Main Controller Main Controller Connect the power cable to a co
3. Phantom 1 Phantom 1 adapter H4 3D GCU 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 9 uomeleisu uomelreisu ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual 3 Use the F450 adapter to install the H4 3D onto the DJI F450 DJI F450 P ae wt que ot X44 DJI F550 F450 adapter F550 adapter H4 3D GCU ec boa A Aircraft camera and accessories are not included with the gimbal Camera must be aligned to face the nose of the aircraft and the gimbal should be parallel with the aircraft itself The gimbal is calibrated before delivery Do not attempt to adjust or calibrate it yourself Do not remove any screws in the gimbal which may result in reduced performance or failure Do not unplug any cable attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure of the gimbal The 8 pin port on the H4 3D should only to be used to connect the gimbal to your aircraft Do not connect other devices such as a 5 8G video downlink transmitter to this port otherwise the gimbal may be damaged 10 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual Camera Installation Follow the instructions below to mount your GoPro Hero4 Black camera A Visit http www dji com product zenm
4. DJI has no control over use setup final assembly modification including use of non specified DJI parts i e motors ESCs propellers etc or misuse and no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability DJI assumes no liability for damage s injuries or legal responsibilities incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product DJI and Zenmuse are registered trademarks of DJI Names of product brand etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI with all rights reserved No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Legend N Important XX Hints and Tips 2 2015 DUI All Rights Reserved Contents Warning amp Disclaimer Legend Profile In The Box Installation Gimbal Description N Oo Oo FR BP NPB NY Installing H4 3D onto an Aircraft Camera Installation Final Checks GCU Connection Connecting the GCU and Flight Control System GCU and Flight Control System Connection Video Connection Configuration Driver and PC Assistant Installation PC Assistant Interface Channel Setting Firmware amp Software Upgrade Test Flight Pre flight Checklist Gimbal Test
5. All Rights Reserved 5 xog eu ul uomelrisu ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual F450 amp Phantom 1 Adapter For installing the H4 3D gimbal onto a F450 or Phantom 1 F550 Adapter For installing the H4 3D gimbal onto a F550 Must be used with the above F450 adapter Installation Gimbal Description A Ensure the gimbal servos are unobstructed otherwise they may be damaged during operation If the gimbal becomes obstructed during operation power off and clear all obstructions immediately Always mount the camera before powering on the gimbal Yaw servo driver module Upper plate of the damping unit Vibration absorbers 7 Bottom plate of the damping unit 1 2 3 4 Roll servo driver module Camera mount 8 pin connector port to GCU Phantom 2 6 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual Installing H4 3D onto an Aircraft Installing H4 3D onto a Phantom 2 new version There are two versions of the Phantom 2 The latest Phantom 2 can hold the H4 3D gimbal directly while the older version of the Phantom 2 requires an adapter to hold the H4 3D The difference between the two versions can be seen on the bottom of Phantom Phantom 2 new version Phantom 2 oid version Follow the instructions below to install the H4 3D gimbal onto a Phantom 2 new version 1 Insert the
6. Video Wireless Video Transmission Module Transmission Module AV Signal Wireless Signal AV Input Ground System Air System 55 8G 2 4G 1 2G Supplied by user 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 15 uonoeuuoo 199 uonesnByuod Configuration Driver and PC Assistant Installation A The contents of this chapter do not apply to the Phantom 2 version of the gimbal Refer to the Phantom 2 PC Assistant information in your Phantom 2 User Manual instead 1 Ensure the drivers for the flight control system are properly installed 2 Download the PC Assistant from the official DJI website 3 Launch the PC Assistant installer and follow each step to complete the installation 4 Run the PC Assistant PC Assistant Interface With the PC Assistant running on your PC connect the GCU to your PC by using a Micro USB cable Then power on the GCU DJI Assistant Engish X Gimbal Zenmuse Settings You can set transmitter channels for roll tilt and pan control and also switch between working modes during flight mii Channel Description ROLL For roll axis control leftright MODE e TILT For tilt axis control PAN For pan axis control Function MODE For switching working modes SHUT H Free Non orientation locked Reset FPV Mode iad H Trace Orientation locked FORWARI Function Description we SHUT For camera shutter control le AUX1 For camera aperture adjust or 360 panoramic
7. photograph function AUX2 For gimbal orientation down or forward in FPV mode AUX3 For camera recording control Remarks Each of the Zenmuse series gimbals may have different definition of each channel Refer to the individual settings pages for details Channel Setting You can adjust the available range of camera tilt in the PC Assistant by adjusting the slider Tilt Upwards Tilt Downwards 16 2015 DJI Rights Reserved ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual Firmware amp Software Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Follow the procedures below to upgrade the H4 3D s firmware Failure to follow these instructions carefully may damage the gimbal 1 Ensure your computer has access to the internet 2 Close all other applications including anti virus programs or firewalls before upgrading the firmware 3 Make sure the power supply is securely connected DO NOT unplug the power supply before the upgrade is complete 4 Connect the GCU to your PC through a Micro USB cable DO NOT disconnect the cable until the firmware upgrade is complete Launch the PC Assistant and wait until the connection is established Select Upgrade gt Main Control IMU and CMU The DJI server will check the current firmware version If a newer firmware is detected the PC Assistant will download and upgrade the firmware automatically 9 Wait until the upgrade completes 10 Click OK and power cycle turn off then turn on again the sys
8. to determine BVR beyond visual range flight Use a wireless video transmission gimbal orientation module Settings When Using the A2 Flight Control System Users should configure the H4 3D s pitch control in the A2 assistant when using the A2 Flight Control System Map the H4 3D to two channels on the transmitter as shown in the following diagram DJI recommends the use of a knob switch or a stick with spring back function for tilt control and a 2 position switch for MODE Zenmuse Channels v REV Unmapped 0 PAN ERES Ee A REV Unmapped TILT _ 19 4 REV Unmapped v REV Unmapped i d SHUT 1 0 REV Unmapped AUX1 t 0 v REV Unmapped AUX 14 0 v REV Unmapped Unmapped gt c X Co Ij a m lt 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 19 xipueddy suoneouioeds Specifications General Built in Functions Peripheral Supported Camera GCU Input Power PC Assistant System Requirement Zenmuse technology 3 axis stabilized gimbal High precision brushless servo control Built in IMU module Lightweight Phantom 2 A2 WKM NAZA M NAZA M V2 supported GoPro Hero4 Black supported GoPro Hero4 Black 3 S 6 S LiPo 12 V 26 V Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 Mechanical amp Electrical Characteristics Working Current Gimbal Input Power Operating Temperature G
9. 5 Used to secure the gimbal to the damping unit M3x8 M3x6 5 Used to secure the gimbal to the aircraft Accessories Pack USB Video Output Module x 1 Connects to the USB port of your camera for transmitting video Accessories Pack Anti interference Board x 1 Serves as the connecting board between the G8 port on the gimbal and an 8 pin cable This board is only available with the H4 3D gimbal that does not come with a GCU unit namely the H4 3D specifically designed for a Phantom 2 ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual L You can mount the H4 3D gimbal onto other DJI aircraft by using the below accessories You may purchase the accessories according to your aircraft type Gimbal Controller Unit GCU x 1 Connect the Gimbal Controller Unit to your flight control system using CAN Bus Power the GCU and gimbal through a 3S 6S power cable Gimbal Video Signal Cable x 1 For connecting the gimbal controller unit to your wireless video transmission module Transmits the video signal CAN Bus Cable x 1 Use CAN Bus to connect the GCU to your flight control system 8 Pin Cable x 1 For connecting your Phantom 2 to the G8 port of the GCU Phantom 2 old version Adapter For installing the H4 3D gimbal onto older versions of the Phantom 2 ZENMUSE H 3D m m M 2015 DJI
10. O dq O O O O O DDD FF C n NM Appendix Troubleshooting Settings When Using the A2 Flight Control System N e Specifications 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 9IjoJd Profile The Zenmuse H4 3D gimbal offers excellent stabilization features for aerial hobbyists and professional aerial photographers Powered by a built in IMU Inertial Measurement Unit and a special servo module this gimbal is built to hold a GoPro camera and enables stable quality aerial photography A The H4 3D gimbal is designed for GoPro Hero4 Black camera Using other type of camera may cause the gimbal to function abnormally In The Box Gimbal x 1 Built in servos and a stand alone IMU provide yaw roll and tilt stabilization Pre installed vibration absorbers greatly reduce vibrations Damping Unit x 1 The upper plate of the damping unit is used to connect the gimbal to your aircraft An integrated bottom damping plate minimizes installation time Accessories Pack Spare Vibration Absorbers x 4 Spare vibration absorbers for the damping unit Use one set at a time Accessories Pack Anti drop Kit x 4 Spare anti drop kits that are used to secure the upper and bottom plates of the damping unit Accessories Pack Camera Securing Bracket x 1 Camera mounting bracket 4 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Accessories Pack Spare Screws x 1 M2 5x6 3 Used to mount your camera to the gimbal M2 5x
11. ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual 2016 1 cy Warning amp Disclaimer The Zenmuse H4 3D gimbal is calibrated before delivery No adjustment or modification to the gimbal is required or recommended Ensure the camera is mounted to the gimbal before powering on your aircraft The H4 3D gimbal is finely calibrated according to the specified camera model and lens GoPro Hero4 Black before delivery You do not need to perform extra calibration Do not attempt to modify the gimbal or mount extra components devices such as a filter lens hood etc to the camera Be sure to use a DJI approved battery otherwise the performance of the gimbal may be affected The H4 3D gimbal is compatible with following Dul flight control systems NAZA M NAZA M V2 WooKong M Phantom 2 and A2 To optimize the gimbal s performance download the relevant Assistant for your flight controller and upgrade the firmware Make sure to operate your aerial system in the safest manner possible We strongly recommend that you remove all propellers use a power supply from the R C system or flight pack battery and keep children away when calibrating and configuring the gimbal Observe the procedures contained in this manual to mount and connect gimbal to your aircraft Users of this product should respect the AMA s National Model Aircraft Safety Code
12. imbal Weight Gimbal Dimensions With Damping Unit GCU Weight GCU Dimensions Working Performance Angular Vibration Range Maximum Controlled Rotation Speed Controlled Rotation Range Regulatory Approvals FCC USA CE EU ROHS EU Static current 400 mA 812 V Dynamic current 600 mA 912 V 38 6 S 12 V 26 V 10 C 50 C 168 g camera excluded 103 mm x 92mm x 80 mm 22g 42 mm x32 mm x9 3 mm Pitch Roll 0 02 Yaw 0 03 Tilt axis 130 s Tilt axis control 130 45 Yes Yes Yes 20 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved The content is subject to change Download the latest version from http www dji com product zenmuse h4 3d download 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved
13. ion Wireless Video Transmission Module Air System External Power Power Video Signal GND Video Signal Ye GND Black 14 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Leave as is Signal Gimbal Vid eo Cable 3S 6S GCU JN NN low AV gt z ZENMUSE s f T Video Signal Port ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual 1 Solder the Video Signal GND cables to your wireless video transmission module air system 2 Plug the gimbal video signal cable into the GCU video signal port A Ensure the wireless video transmission unit is connected to the GCU before powering on the aircraft Use of a standard gimbal video signal cable is recommended Make sure you solder the gimbal video signal cable to the wireless video transmission module firmly Insulate all the cables to prevent short circuiting The GCU does not provide power to the wireless transmission module Refer to the wireless video transmission module manual for details on the power supply connection XX The diagram below shows how video signal flows from the camera to the gimbal Should errors occur examine each step to locate the source of the problem Camera Gimbal GCU AV Signal AV Signal mmm AV Signal Video Port Camera Interface J G8 T 8 Pin cable m Gimbal Video Signal Cable Monitor Wireless
14. nected The gimbal video signal cable is firmly soldered in place The wireless video transmission module is connected to the GCU before powering on the system The remote control is properly configured The camera is correctly connected to the gimbal The GCU and flight control system are correctly connected he flight control firmware is updated to the latest version Gimbal Test Doo MO E V ON V CN P Lj f p gp JO J HERO4 Q5 Ensure all batteries are fully charged Turn on the remote control Power on your camera then power on the gimbal and wait until gimbal s self test completes The camera lens should be pointing in the same direction as the aircraft nose All three axes of gimbal should be in the positions depicted in the diagram above 5 1 t Toggle the tilt control switch on your transmitter and make sure it is working properly Check that he gimbal moves in the correct direction when the switch is toggled If not check your settings 6 When the test is complete power off the gimbal first then the camera A If the gimbal is not working properly refer to Troubleshooting P19 for solutions Place the aircraft on a flat surface during the test If you choose to hold the aircraft while testing do not tilt the aircraft more than 35
15. nnecter or solder the power cable to the central board as required Connect the GPS Connect the GPS Connect the GPS Compass Compass module to the aba ee a module to the GPS port of CAN 2 port on the A2 s ha PMU P the PMU V2 12 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual Refer to GCU and Flight Control System Connection for more information about the connection For details on the flight control system connections refer to the corresponding flight control system user manuals 3 Connect the GCU to the flight control system Then connect the 8 Pin cable of the gimbal to the G8 port on the GCU Flight Controller A2 WKM NAZA M V2 NAZA M GCU and Flight Control Connect tothe Connect the GCU toa Connect the GCU to the CAN 9 CAN 2 porton spare CAN Bus port on Bus port on the PMU V2 SS erence the A2 the WKM system module GCU Power Cable Connect the power cable to a connecter or solder the power cable to the Connection central board as needed Gimbal Tilt Control Channel H4 3D X3 x1 4 Connection is complete Power on the aircraft to launch 5 To fully utilize the gimbal you will also need to configure its tilt function Each flight control system assigns a specified channel X3 channel for WKM X1 for NAZA M and H4 3D for A2 for tilt control To activate the tilt function set up the channel in the PC Assistant and ensure the connection between the receiver and the main controller is correct Refer
16. securing pins into the holes on the upper plate of the damping unit as shown below Then attach the upper plate of damping unit to the Phantom 2 with four M3x5 screws 2015 DJI All Rights uomneleisu uomelreisu ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual 2 Attach the bottom plate of the damping unit to the upper plate To do this insert the securing pins on the tip of the vibration absorbers into the mounting holes on the bottom plate wm a d PHANTOM 3 Cover the securing pins with washers to lock the damping unit in place Only push the washers past the first nut 4 Plug the 8 pin cable from the Phantom 2 into the Phantom 2 port on the anti interference enhancement board Then use the supplied 8 pin cable to connect the H4 3D port on the anti interference enhancement board to the 8 pin port on the gimbal H4 3D Port Phantom 2Port 8 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual Installing the H4 3D onto Other DJI Aircraft You can install the H4 3D onto other DJI aircraft by using the corresponding adapter Refer to the relevant instructional video or user manual for more details 1 Use the Phantom 2 old version adapter to install the H4 3D onto previous versions of the Phantom 2 U d Phantom 2 old version Phantom 2 old version adapter H4 3D
17. tem to finish the upgrade process ONOMN A CMU stands for Camera Multi Unit which is the management module for the camera To eliminate interference from the main controller DJI recommends you disconnect the CAN Bus cable between the GCU and main controller before you upgrade the firmware Double check your set parameters once you have finished upgrading the firmware Repeat the above steps if the DJI server is experiencing heavy traffic or the firmware upgrade fails Software Upgrade Click Info gt Software Info If the latest version is newer than your current version please upgrade your software Obtain your gimbal s serial number SN by clicking the Info SN The serial number is a 32 digit authorization code that is used to activate the gimbal This number is set at the time of manufacture before shipment You may be prompted to fill in a new SN if you purchase a new feature If you fill an invalid SN more than 30 times the gimbal will be locked and you will have to contact our customer support to unlock the gimbal 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 uomeanBijuo 1014 Ise Test Flight Pre flight Checklist For jl t 9 Mog B OInm safety reasons check all of the following items before each flight The gimbal is firmly installed onto the aircraft and the camera is mounted correctly Make sure he camera is aligned facing the nose of the aircraft All cables are firmly and correctly con
18. to the gimbal PC Assistant for details GCU and Flight Control System Connection Battery positive pole 3S 6S negative pole ZENMUSE so WKM Connection Diagram The PMU and GCU can both connect to the same LiPo 39 68 battery The GCU can be connected to any CAN ports on the PMU or to the CAN port on the GPS Any spare CAN port on the WKM system Control the tilt motion via the X3 channel Properly configure the corresponding channel on your remote controller 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 13 uonoeuuoo 1299 ZENMUSE H4 3D User Manual DIY power connector ZENMUSE s gt NAZA ap mew 5 BPeEECCO ORO NAZA M V2 Connection Diagram uonoeuuoo 125 ZENMUSE 1 30 na DIY power connector Leave as is Cra NAZA os om os cr ap viescmnen C l NAZA M Connection Diagram A The PMU and GCU can both connect to the same battery Control the tilt motion via the X1 channel Properly configure the corresponding channel on the remote controller Video Connection The camera s video signal is transferred to your wireless video transmission module from the GCU by using the gimbal video signal cable Follow the figure below to complete the connect
19. use h4 3d video and watch the installation video tutorial before mounting your GoPro camera to the H4 3D gimbal The gimbal cables are delicate items handle with extreme care Always check all connections before each flight and ensure they are secure 1 Connect the video output board to the gimbal using the connection cable Ensure the connection orientation is correct 2 Mount the camera onto the gimbal and secure the camera with the camera bracket and screws 3 Firmly insert the video output board into the mini USB port on the camera to complete the installation Final Checks Ensure the installed damping unit is parallel with the aircraft Ww ld PHANTOM E 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 11 uomeleisu uonoeuuoo 1295 GCU Connection A Skip this chapter if you have the Phantom 2 version of the H4 3D gimbal as it does not come with a GCU The GCU must be connected to the flight control system before it is powered on Be sure to mount the camera onto the gimbal before powering on the aircraft and the gimbal Otherwise the servos may be damaged due to an incorrect center of gravity Re calibrate the remote control whenever the NAZA M firmware is upgraded Ensure all connections are correct otherwise damage to the gimbal or the flight control System may occur
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