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1. 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 5 xog OU Ul Contents Warning amp Disclaimer Manual Tips Legends Product Proile In the Box Gimbal Description Mount ounting Lens Retaining Ring into Gimbal ounting Camera into Gimbal ounting Gimbal to Landing Gear Camera Wiring Record Control Camera Wiring Record Control Video Signal Transmission A AV Wireless Video Transmission B DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission C DJI Lightbridge Air System GCU Wiring GCU Ports Indication Working Modes AUX1 AUX2 Switch Settings Working Mode Switch Settings AUX1 Switch Settings AUX2 Switch Settings PC Assistant Tuning Installation and Usage Basic Setting Upgrade Info Pre Flight Check Check Before Each Flight Flight Test Appendix Attention 1 Pilot Solution 2 Pilot Solution Port Description Gimbal LED Indicator Trouble Shooting Specifications 6 02014 DJI All Rights Reserved N N 4 N oak sa sde ek S ski SKP SA ski k eek O O 060 080 0 AN Oo Oo 0o 0 O ON ND O O 060 0 Na BF O N N N N W NPN N N NPN N YN N E O N N N O O DN N N O O Gimbal Description A e Ensure nothing blocks servo drive modules during rotation to avoid motor damage e Clear obstacles or immediately cut power if blockage occurs Q e Servo drive module has two motor command input ports and one private encoder port e HDMI HD AV module converts HDMI2. Set Aileron Elevator Rudder channels on gimbal control TX Command stick stands for gimbal rotation velocity center position is 0 endpoint for maximum velocity both clockwise and counter clockwise is 100 Choose one 3 position switch channel as Z15 BMPCC working modes switch MODE Choose one 2 position switch channel as the camera record control switch AUX3 as a camera lens orientation switch in Reset Mode AUX2 and one 3 position switch channel as a camera aperture switch AUX1 Please refer to WKM User Manual for aircraft settings Connect the receiver to GCU correctly N When using with A2 latest firmware version 2 5 all of the gimbal channels can be setup through the A2 receiver O Refer to A2 User Manual for details 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 15 BUUIM NOD sBumes YAMS ZXNY LXNY S poN uM Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual GCU Ports Indication The following table shows the GCU channels and TX channels connection TX Channels GCU Indications JR Futaba Hitec Channels AILE 1 ROLL Roll axis control left right Velocity is zero if no input provided ELEV 2 HET Tilt axis control front back Velocity is zero if no input provided RUDD 4 PAN Pan axis control Velocity is zero if no input provided AUX2 7 MODE Working Mode switch SHUT Reserved channel 3 position switch channel AUX1 Camera aperture adjust When the AUX2 port is connected to a 2 position switch channel it is used a
3. chj Warning amp Disclaimer Do not modify or adjust the Z15 BMPCC The Z15 BMPCC has been calibrated specifically for the designated Camera and Lens before it leaves the factory Please mount only the designated camera and lens to the Z15 BMPCC No adjusting or amending is allowed to the Z15 BMPCC Do not modify or add any other component device such as filters lens hood etc to the camera Make sure to use the original camera battery otherwise performance may be hindered and also possibly cause internal malfunctions and damage to the gimbal The Z15 BMPCC can only work with Flight Control Systems developed by DJI A2 WooKong M please upgrade to the latest Flight Control System firmware so as to ensure the highest amount of stability and precision Please download the corresponding Assistant Software and upgrade the Flight Control System s MC firmware otherwise the Z15 BMPCC will work abnormally Make sure the Flight Control System operates in the safest manner when the main battery power is connected We strongly recommend users to remove all propellers and use the power supply from the R C system or flight pack battery and keep children away during gimbal calibration and parameter setup Follow these steps to mount and connect the gimbal to your aircraft as well as during the installation of the Assistant Software on your computer Please respect the AMA s National Model Aircraft Safety Code As DJI has no control over use setu
4. e The factory AV video power cable is recommended Make sure you solder the AV video power cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly Ensure the cables are insulated and protected to prevent and type of short circuit e Pay close attention to the voltage of S800 EVO S1000 and be sure it is within the defined limits 6S when using one battery for both the S800 EVO S1000 and power supply for the gimbal e Prevent the gimbal from ever touching the contact points of a power cable otherwise it may lead to a short circuit of the gimbal resulting in complete failure Before powering on adjust the roll axis of the gimbal to be level when the camera is attached 1 Pilot Solution e This is an example of the wiring configuration Prepare one 14 channel Transmitter RC receiver for the aircraft and gimbal control e Setup the Aileron Elevator Throttle and Rudder channels on Transmitter for the aircraft s roll elevator throttle and rudder control Also connect the Transmitter s AUX2 for aircraft control modes Please refer to the Flight Control System User Manual e Choose three 3 position switches for gimbal s ROLL TILT and PAN rotation control The switch at center position is 0 velocity and at the end point position is at maximum velocity Choose one 3 position switch channel as the gimbal s Working Modes switch MODE Choose one 2 position switch channel as the camera record control switch AUX3 Choose on
5. HD AV module and camera Record Control The Z15 BMPCC translates a TX command to a record control signal to start and stop a recording Set a 2 position switch channel for remote record control Make sure the record control cable is correctly connected Whichever 2 position switch on your transmitter is selected connect the right channel of receiver to the AUX3 port One of the two switch positions is to start recording and the other is to stop recording Positoi ED 4 e ja Position 1 gt Position 2 Start recording OA Position 2 gt Position 1 Stop recording Tx 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 11 011409 pucoey Buum eweg UOISSILISUE eUBIS OIPIA Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual A e When the AUX3 port is connected to a PPM channel it is used as a PPM channel input e The following diagram shows how the record control works e If the record control works abnormally check each step TX RC Receiver Gimbal 2 Position 2 Position Switch Module Wireless Internal Cable Camera Record Control Cable Record Button Video Signal Transmission A wireless video transmission module is reguired for remote video A AV Wireless Video Transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit Connect to the power source according to the module s voltage and current requirements ZENMUSE gmpcc Hp lt step1 step2 steps step4 lt TILT Power AV Video Power Cab
6. Futaba OR 18 mao PPM Receive MAIN CONTROLLER HULTIROTOR cij DJI WooKong M Flight Controller 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 23 x pu ddy xIpuoddy Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual ROLL For roll axis control TILT For tilt axis control PAN For pan axis control MODE For Working Mode switch SHUT Reserved channel AUX1 For camera aperture control AUX2 For Gimbal orientation down or forward switch in FPV Mode S Bus Receiver AUX3 For camera record control PPM Receiver 1 To wireless video transmission module transmitting AV or HD signals 7 G 2 To DJI Lightbridge transmitting HD and aircraft control signals XT60 To battery To GIMBAL if DJI S800 EVO used G6 To Gimbal transmitting motor command G9 To Gimbal transmitting video signal yo Micro USB port PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades ote CAN Bus port Use CAN Bus to connect GCU to the Flight Control System HDMI HD AV Port To camera HDMI port Motor Command Input Port To GCU G6 9 Pin Cable Port To GCU G9 HD mode HDMI HD AV module transmits normally G LED is blinking green HD mode without camera HDMI video input G Green LED is solid on Y Yellow LED is solid on HD mode DJI Lightbridge App video source has been set to HDMI AV AV mode HDMI HD AV module transmits normally Wy cone LED is blinking yellow Y gt Yellow LED is solid on AV mode without camera HDMI video input HD video tran
7. ach of the three axis lines e The gimbal s center of gravity has been set from the factory The center of gravity position directly determines the gimbal s overall performance Do not adjust the gimbal s center of gravity by yourself e The gimbal is highly precise and depends on this precision for the most optimal performance Do not remove any screws on the gimbal which may result in inferior performance or even damage to the gimbal itself Do not unplug any cables attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure e Make sure the wiring is correct otherwise it may lead to abnormal gimbal operation 10 02014 DJI All Rights Reserved Camera Wiring Record Control Camera Wiring An HDMI HD AV module converts the video signal format and transforms a TX signal into a record control signal Carry out the following procedures to connect the camera to the gimbal Camera Record Control Cable N OHDITI AV Video Power Cable step1 Connect gimbal HDMI HD AV module to camera HDMI OUT with the AV video power cable step2 Connect camera record control cable to the camera s LANC REMOTE CONTROL port step3 Toggle the HD AV Switch to the AV position if using a normal wireless video transmitter module Toggle the HD AV Switch to the HD position if using a DJI HD wireless video transmitter module Remove the camera from the gimbal before disconnecting the cable between the HDMI
8. e 3 position switch channel as the camera aperture control switch AUX1 e Connect the receiver to GCU and Flight Control System MC correctly 22 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual ZENMUSEswmecc Hp ecu 0 Nour von 9 10 L UOOHOO TI 11 MAIN CONTROLLER HULTIROTOR 12 cij WWWDJLCOM Flight Controller DJI WooKong M 2 Pilot Solution e Two transmitters and two receivers are required e Transmitter A and receiver A are used on controlling gimbal Transmitter B and receiver B are used on controlling aircraft Connection diagram shown as below Gimbal Control ZENMUSEswecc Hp io ecu 11 12 13 14 kk 6 18 Gimbal Control Unit GCU Flight Controller RC Receiver B Transmitter B RC Receiver JR 20 21 22 23 8 Channels 24 25 26 27 28 RC Receiver Futaba Hitec 8 Channels OR S BUS Receiver Futaba 29 14 Channels Receiver Futaba Transmitter l 3 Position Switch 3 Position Switch Position Switch Position Switch Position Switch 3 Position Switch 2Position Switch 2Position Switch Gimbal Control Flight Control AILE ELEV THRO RUDD GEAR Collective Pitch Control Mode Switch RC Receiver A Transmitter A RC Receiver AR OO 8 Channels O Non mn RC Receiver Futaba Hitec 8 Channels OR 17 S BUS Receiver
9. ec 8 Channels sm S BUS Receiver Futaba OR Ensure the side with copper contacts is facing upward towards the heat sinks Turn to next page to obtain the correspondence between the GCU channels and S Bus PPM channels Battery Connect the XT60 to the GIMBAL on center frame if S800 EVO used Attention that S800 EVO power supply voltage should be within the defined limits 6S when using one battery for both S800 EVO and Gimbal power supply Refer to S800 EVO User Manual for details WKM Please refer to WKM User Manual for all connection and configuration details Gimbal Control Unit GCU e Make sure the ports are accessible when installing the GCU so as to facilitate wiring and software configuration e In 3 pin ports pins near the nicks are signal pins 6 pin cable for G6 9 pin cable for G9 DO NOT cover the heat sinks keep them unobstructed The GCU module is NOT water proof or oil proof RC Receiver These are example connections The signal of The aircraft will transmit through the DJI Lightbridge ground system After connecting to the DJI Lightbridge then it is not necessary to connect with the RC receiver Prepare 2 TXs one for gimbal control the other for aircraft control refer to the 2 Pilots Solution in the Appendix If one receiver is used for aircraft and gimbal control at the same time please refer to the 1 Pilot Solution section of the Appendix for more details
10. es Orientation locked Non orientation locked FPV Reset Gimbal Direction Gimbal pans with aircraft nose Gimbal pan and aircraft nose move separately Gimbal pan and aircraft nose are synchronized Gimbal and Aircraft Nose Relative Angle Gimbal keeps the same relative angle with aircraft nose Relative angle between gimbal direction and aircraft nose is The relative angle between gimbal direction and aircraft controllable nose is O TX Control Controllable Controllable Uncontrollable Attitude Stability YES YES YES Vibration Reduction YES YES YES Stick Movement Definition ROLL is locked level in 0 2 3 stick command and rotates in 2 3 endpoint stick command moves the rotation angle which is limited to 360 in PAN stick command moves the TILT rotation velocity of the gimbal Stick command for gimbal rotation velocity is relative to total stick movement Stick s center position is 0 s Its endpoint moves to the maximum velocity Command Linearity YES YES Note Attitude stability movement means that gimbal s ROLL TILT will not follow the aircrafts ROLL PITCH 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 ON101A 19NP04d xog OU Ul In the Box Gimbal x1 The gimbal includes built in Z15 BMPCC DJI servo drive modules and an independent IMU module and HDMI HD AV module Gimbal Control Unit GCU x1 8 ZENMUSEswecc Hp C
11. et to HDMI AV 3 Change the DJI Lightbridge App video source to HD Gimbal 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 25 xIpuoddy xIpuoddy Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual HDMI HD AV module Wireless video transmission module support e Camera record control support Wide range voltage input support e S Bus PPM Receiver support e Three Modes Orientation locked Non orientation locked FPV mode Reset Built in independent IMU module DJI designed servo drives Built In Functions Supported Camera BMPCC Supported Lens Currently OLYMPUS M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f 2 0 GCU Input Power AS 12S LiPo Recommend 6S if used with the S800 EVO or S1000 Control Requirement Minimum of four spare receiver channels Assistant Software System Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 32 or 64 bit Requirement Working Current Static current 200mA 25V e Dynamic current 400mA 25V e Locked rotor current 1 8A 25V Operating Temperature 10 C 50 C Weight 1 26Kg Dimensions 227mm H x 212mm D x 210mm W GCU Weight 63g GCU Dimensions 64 2 mm x 34 1mm x 19 5mm Working Performance Load Weight Reference Value 487g BMPCC with OLYMPUS M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2 0 Battery and SD Card Controlled Angle Accuracy 0 01 Maximum Controlled Rotation Pan axis 130 s Speed Tilt axis 130 s Roll axis 30 s Controlled Rotation Range Pan axis control 360 continuous rotation Tilt a
12. fer to the Gimbal LED Indicator section in the Appendix for understanding the connection status between the camera and gimbal Refer to the Trouble Shooting section in the Appendix if an abnormal situation occurs 20 2014 pui All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual Flight Test stepi step2 step3 step step5 step6 step7 steps step9 Ensure batteries are fully charged for your TX GCU and all the other devices on your aircraft Make sure all connections and wiring are in good condition Switch on the TX Adjust camera position on the roll axis of gimbal to level before powering on Power on the gimbal and wait for the self initialization test to complete The roll yaw and pitch axes will rotate quickly at the same time After self initialization the camera lens will point towards the aircraft s nose and the three axis gimbal should be in the position as illustrated in the above diagram The gimbal goes into a second stage initialization At this time the three axes will start to rotate very slowly The gimbal is at a standstill after initialization and ready to use Toggle the assigned Working Modes switch on your transmitter and make sure it is working properly step10 Switch the Working Modes to Non orientation locked FPV Mode Reset Orientation locked Mode respectively Then try to push your sticks lightly in the Roll Tilt and Pan directions to feel if your gimbal moves in the correspo
13. le Video Signal s Video Signal Port GND Solder the corresponding Video Signal GND cables to a wireless video transmission module Air Unit Plug the AV video power cable lead into the GCU s G7 port Toggle the HD AV switch to the AV position Power on the gimbal If the gimbal LED indicator blinks yellow it is functioning normally If the LED indicator shows solid yellow the video signal is lost Check the connections between the camera and the HDMI video input e Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module to the GCU prior to powering on The standard AV video power cable is recommended Make sure you solder the AV to the wireless video transmission module correctly As the cable carries power ensure the cables are insulated or wrapped to prevent any type of short circuit Video signal is connected via Yellow line GND is connected via Brown line e Connect the wireless video transmission module to a power source as the GCU cannot supply power Make sure the power is a safe voltage for your own devices according to the wireless video transmission module s requirements 12 02014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual B DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit ZENMUSE pweccH lt TLT Sam Ao 6cu Video Signal P
14. mera recording control Remarks Each of the Zenmuse series gimbals may have different definition of each channel Refer to the individual settings pages for details 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Channel ROLL TILT PAN MODE Function SHUT AUX1 AUX2 DOWNWARD AUX3 English x FORWARD Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual Upgrade You can view the latest firmware version information on this page Upgrade the firmware by following the steps below 1 Connect the gimbal to your computer with a Micro USB cable and wait until the blue indicator LED in the Assistant software is blinking Click Upgrade Wait for the download to finish Click Upgrade again and then click Confirm Power cycle the gimbal turn it off then on again after the upgrade is complete 0 Ps W N N e Ensure your computer is connected to the internet e Close any antivirus programs and network firewalls during the upgrade Ensure the gimbal is powered on during the upgrade Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade DJI Assistant Skea i Basic Name Loader Hardware ID Firmware Upgrade GCU anno mn mn No updates IMU ae E aan No updates Info You can check the Assistant version via Info S N is a 32 digit authorization code for function activations The authorization code for your unit is filled in at the time of manufacture In the future you may be asked to fill in a new S N if you requi
15. nding directions If not go back to the Gimbal Working Mode Switch Set to correct your settings A If the gimbal is abnormal unlike the diagram shows after initialization please refer to the Trouble Shooting section in Appendix 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 21 9949 1U6I 4 Old xIpuoddy Appendix Attention For safety reasons please pay serious attention to all of the following items To avoid motor damage ensure nothing blocks the servo drive module s total range of movement e Before powering on spin the gimbal by hand through the complete rotational axes to ensure nothing is blocking the mechanical movement of the gimbal Be sure to mount the side of servo drive module1 with ports facing towards the aircraft tail The gimbal s center of gravity balance has been preset The gimbal balance is directly correlated with the gimbal performance Please do not adjust the gimbal s center of gravity by yourself e The gimbal is a sophisticated device Do not remove any other screws from the gimbal which may result in poor performance or even damage Do not unplug any cables attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure e Make sure all wiring is correct otherwise it may lead to abnormal operation or the gimbal may not operate efficiently e Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module to the GCU prior to powering on the system
16. nsmit the signal of your aircraft connect the RC receiver to the DJI Lightbridge ground system at the same time that the GCU is connected e Always connect wireless video transmission module to GCU prior to powering on e Standard HD video power cable is recommended Finish off the other connections according to DJI Lightbridge user manual If the gimbal LED indicator continually blinks red power cycle the gimbal SE The following diagram shows how a video signal is transmitted from the gimbal If the video signal does not transmit check through each step HDMI HDMI HD AV module Camera HDMI signal HDMI HD AV cable Monitor HD AV signal Input lt 14 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Gimbal Wireless video transmission module GCU HD AV signal HD AV signal 11 cd Ga 9 Pins cable HD AV Video Power Cable Wireless signal i lt lt Ground unit 5 8G 2 4G 1 2G GCU Wiring The gimbal should be used with A2 WKM flight control system The GCU wiring is based on WKM For WKM connect to any spare CAN Bus port of the flight control system via a CAN Bus cable RC Receiver Aircraft control RC Receiver JR 8 Channels lt gt USB Port PC connection for configuration and Battery 4S 12S firmware upgrades with an USB cable da gt ZENMUSE smrcc 1n Wireless Video N 12 Transition Module 5 Air Unit 15 Futaba Hit
17. onnect the GCU to the Flight Control System using the eu CAN Bus The GCU will control the gimbal s pan roll and tilt movements AARIARICA Eleleje eE Lens Retaining Ring x1 Mounting the camera lens Mounting Bracket x4 Mounting the gimbal to landing gear Mounting Board for Receiver x1 Attaching the GCU and providing a convenient mount for the receiver or other devices Cable Clamp x1 Cable management Camera Mount Screw x2 Standard tripod mount on the camera 4 02014 DJI All Rights Reserved Lens Retaining Ring Screw x1 Attaching the lens retaining ring to the gimbal Screw Package x1 Mounting gimbal to aircraft M2 5 8 cap head screw 9 Pin Cable x2 Connecting GCU to gimbal 7 Pin Cable x1 Connecting GCU to Lightbridge air system 6 Pin Cable x2 Connecting GCU to gimbal Camera Record Control Cable x1 Connecting gimbal HDMI AV unit to camera Servo Cable Packagex1 Connecting GCU and receiver AV Video Power Cable x1 Connection between GCU and Wireless Video Transmission Module transmitting the AV signal iOSD Mark II Cable x1 Connecting GCU and DJI iOSD Markll Micro USB Cable x1 Adjusting parameters and upgrading firmware via a PC CAN Bus Cable x1 CAN Bus Flight Control System communication Spare Packagex1 Vibration Absorbers Spare Screws and Mounting Bracket Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual
18. ort G7 iOSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY cla ela ole step1 Connect the iOSD Mark II cable leads to the GCU s G7 port step2 Complete other connections with iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module according to their manuals step3 Toggle HD AV switch to the AV position step4 Power on the gimbal If the gimbal LED indicator blinks yellow it is functioning normally If the LED indicator shows solid yellow the video signal is lost Check the connections between the camera and the HDMI video input AN e Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module and iOSD Markll to the GCU prior to powering on C DJI Lightbridge Air System GIMBAL PORT k osa 7 Aira 0 0 a NA VeV LH G DBUS This example is based on a DJI Zenmuse BMPCC gimbal and A2 flight control system 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 13 UOISSILISUE EUBIS OIPIA Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual step1 Connect Gimbal Port on air system to G7 port on DJI HD gimbal with supplied Gimbal cable DJI HD gimbal step2 Connect DBUS port on air system to DBUS port X2 port on flight control system Toggle the HD AV switch to the HD position step3 Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection A e HD video power cable is included with BMPCC HD gimbal Tra
19. p final assembly modification including use of non specified DJI parts i e motors ESCs propellers etc or misuse 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 or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product DJI and Zenmuse are registered trademarks of DJI as 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 Dul 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 Specified Camera and Lens Type List for Z15 BMPCC Camera Type Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera BMPCC Lens Type OLYMPUS M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f 2 0 Firmware Versions of Supporting DJI Flight Control Systems WooKong V5 26 A2 V2 1 or above Manual Tips Legends N Important j N Tips 2 02014DJI All Rights Reserved Product Proile The Z15 BMPCC is a sophisticated technologically advanced class leading gimbal designed specifically for aerial creativity It has a built in independent IMU module special servo drive module HDMI HD AV module and more The Z15 BMPCC performs well in all modes including Orientation locked Non orientation locked and FPV Reset Working Mod
20. ram il N W a Keo ros WAS 2 Camera Mount Hole Lens Retaining Ring l lt Wann Mount Hole 8 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual Mounting Camera into Gimbal step3 Mount camera into gimbal step4 Adjust camera and tighten the top camera mounting screw mounting screw and the lens retaining ring screw Tighten the bottom camera Mounting Gimbal to Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S800 EVO For mounting receiver S800 EVO Landing Gear lt X Aircraft nose direction Z Y 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 9 yunon Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S1000 You may also mount it to different landing gear by referring to the diagram For mounting receiver S1000 Landing Gear Aircraft nose direction Install gimbal on landing gear with mounting brackets Tighten screws and use thread lock e Ensure the lens is pointing towards the aircraft nose e Make sure the top and bottom plates of the damping unit stay parallel when mounting Prevents stretching and distortion Keep overall balance when mounting in order to make sure the center of gravity is balanced on e
21. re function upgrades Fill in the S N and then click the Write button If you fill in an invalid S N more than 30 times your gimbal will be locked and you will have to contact our customer support 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 19 BuIuN UBISISSY Od NDOSUD Wild Old Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual DJI Assistant Endlishw X f amp Basic Upgrade User Info Current Login User kX kk com Change User newsletter Software Info Current version 1 2 No updates License SN Current SIN N A Input your new S N here You can try N A times Write Reset 2011 2014 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved OnLine Help Pre Flight Check Check Before Each Flight AN e Gimbal is properly installed and attached to landing gear and the camera is mounted correctly and securely e Before powering on spin the gimbal by hand through the complete rotational axes to ensure nothing is blocking its movement All cables are connected correctly without any plugged in backwards or into the wrong ports AV video power cable is properly soldered and shielded if an AV video transmission module is used e Verify transmitter settings Camera record control cable is correctly mounted e Camera menu options and settings are correct A proper connection between GCU and RC receiver A proper connection between GCU and flight control system Latest Flight Control System MC Firmware is installed ve 26 e Re
22. ring operation NI N 10 For a 3 position switch you may assign Position 1 to Non orientation locked a s ON Position 2 to FPV Mode Reset Switch 12 f y l Position 3 to Orientation locked K S A A Position 1 and Position 3 can be inversely assigned e One 2 position switch can be assigned for any two of the working modes as preferred AUX1 Switch Settings This product supports remote aperture adjustments Connect the correct channel of receiver to AUX1 port Assign Position 1 to Add Position 3 to Reduce or reverse One of the two switch positions Position 1 is to add camera aperture and the other Position 3 is to reduce camera aperture Toggling the switch will do the following ra 1 2 Positon r N Position 2 gt Position 1 Increase aperture Swite 12 1 Position 2 Position 3 Decrease aperture nm CY EY lt A AUX2 Switch Settings The Z15 BMPCC supports two camera positions in Reset Mode straight down and forward Connect the correct receiver channel to AUX2 port Assign Position 1 to DOWN Position 2 to FORWARD or the opposite L Posito S e This function will only work in FPV mode Reset If the working mode is switched to FPV Reset when this is activated the camera lens will move to face forward or down depending on the AUX2 Switch e Camera orientation defaults to facing forward if disconnected during use Q e When the AUX2 port is connected to a S Bus channel it i
23. s camera orientation down or forward switch in FPV AUX2 Reset The camera orientation is forward when not connected or no input is provided If S Bus receiver is used it should be connected to the AUX2 port 2 position switch channel or Futaba S Bus channel Camera record control Default is off when not connected or no 2 position switch channel AUX3 input is provided or PPM channel If a PPM receiver is used it should be connected to the AUX3 port The following table shows the corresponding relationship between the GCU and the S Bus PPM channels S Bus PPM Channels GCU Channels S Bus PPM Channels GCU Channels 1 ROLL 5 SHUT 2 TWIT 8 AUX1 4 PAN 3 AUX2 7 MODE 6 AUX3 Working Modes AUX1 AUX2 Switch Settings Working Mode Switch Settings Whichever 3 position switch is selected as the working mode switch wire the correct channel from the receiver to the MODE port At each switch position use end point fine tuning to set channel AUX2 JR 7 Futaba Hitec for the three Working modes 16 02014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual Orientation locked Back to center FPV Reset MODE channel end point 60 90 Non orientation locked MODE channel end point 60 90 e The gimbal will work in Orientation locked mode if not connected to MODE channel FPV mode is default The Working Mode from the previous power cycle will be retained if the cable between MODE and RC receiver is disconnected du
24. s used as a S Bus channel input 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 sBumes UJIIMS ZXNY LXNY S poN BUDIIOM Bulun L juelsissy Od PC Assistant Tuning Installation and Usage 1 Ensure the most recent drivers are installed correctly This should have been done before using the A2 or WooKong M software Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJI com Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation Run Assistant Upgrade the firmware or configure parameters using Assistant as needed N The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP Win7 and Win8 32 or 64 bit Basic Setting You can set transmitter channels for roll tilt and pan control and also switch between working modes during flight Move your cursor to each area or refer to this manual for more details 18 DJI Assistant Gimbal Zenmuse Settings You can set transmitter channels for roll tilt and pan control and also switch between working modes during flight Channel Description je ROLL For roll axis control left right e TILT For tilt axis control e PAN For pan axis control e MODE For switching working modes H Free Non orientation locked Reset FPV Mode H Trace Orientation locked Function Description SHUT For camera shutter control AUX1 For camera aperture adjust or 360 panoramic photograph function AUX2 For gimbal orientation down or forward in FPV mode AUX3 For ca
25. smission module and gimbal is disconnected LED is blinking red 24 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Trouble Shooting Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC User Manual NO What Why How to The gimbal keeps drifting after initialization 1 The TX trims are too high 2 The GCU and Flight Control System have been disconnected 3 The gimbal mounting direction is not pointing towards the aircraft s nose 1 Adjust the TX trims 2 Connect the GCU and Flight Control System 3 Ensure the gimbal mounting direction is the same with aircraft s nose The gimbal is abnormal after Abnormal calibration after Please contact the local dealer or 2 initializing manufacturing DJI customer service annot distinguish the i i i gal BVR Beyond Visibility Range Switch to the FPV Mode first then to 3 gimbal s direction when in N usg flight another Working Mode as needed 1 There is a disconnection 1 A 1 Make sure the cables are between the gimbal and e aned The gimbal LED is blinking camera y 3 4 a OCreakai 2 Power on the camera AEA 3 Set the HDMI resolution to 1080i 3 Camera setup failure 1 HDMI HD AV transmission module is disconnected from 1 Check HDMI HD AV transmission Thesaimbal s areenarvellow camera module connection 5 inten solid s Ut i dso 2 The camera is power off 2 Power on the camera displayed 3 HD mode DJI Lightbridge APP video source has been s
26. to HD or AV using a cable connected to the camera HDMI port It also transforms the TX signal into a record control signal with a record control cable The camera record control cable is removable Unplug it if record control is not needed Pan 360 Servo Drive 3 Module 1 I a I Damping Unit N N j T Receiver Mount Board lo i Tilt 50 140 J 2 Arrow represents a7 the lens direction Servo Drive Module 3 Lens Retaining Ring Mount Hole Camera Mount Position IMU Module Camera Mount Holes Camera LED Indicator AV HD Switch HDMI AV HD Module Motor Input Port To G port of GCU 9 Pin Port To G9 port of GCU Roll 40 Servo Drive Module 2 Camera Record Control Cable 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved T UONdIUPSIG jequih juno Mount step1 Mount the lens onto the camera Mounting Lens Retaining Ring into Gimbal step2 Mount the Lens Retaining Ring into the Gimbal as shown in the diag
27. xis control 50 140 Roll axis control 40 Note Gimbal s Maximum Controlled Rotation Speed corresponds to TX stick input pushed to 100 end points 26 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved User manual is subject to change without prior notice You may visit DJI offical website to obtain the latest version of user manual http www dji com product zenmuse z15 bmpcc download 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved
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