SK-LZR Instruction Manual
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1. SK LZR Instruction Manual Rev 1 00 Sept 8 2015 Box Contents The SK LZR includes e The SK LZR unit e Interface cable e Mounting tape Figure 1 The SK LZR Module and mounting tape Specifications e Requires an SK 720 and an SK GPS version 1 or 2 e Infra red laser invisible e Weight is 25 grams with cable e 20x48x40mm e 4 75 6 volts supply e lt 100ma current draw 2015 Skookum Robotics Ltd Getting Started 1 Ensure your SK 720 is updated to rev 4 08 or later firmware Please note that at the present time the SK LZR requires an SK GPS to be connected to the SK 720 in order to work 2 In the setup software look on the GPS setup form Check the option Use LZR then reboot the SK 720 by unplugging and then reconnecting the USB cable In figure 2 below the LZE option is outlined in red Figure 2 Tell the SK 720 to use the SK LZR Setup SK GPS Accessory GPS Serial 2033 Live Data Latitude Longitude Baro Altitude LZR Altitude AGL Compass Heading true Magnetic Field Strength Visible Satellites Acquired Satellites User Mode Manual Not Connected GREEN Settings GPS Orientation Fore Aft Offset 120 cm Scale Heli Switch 1 Modes Switch 7 Modes Retum Home Retum Home x TEE Altitude Hoor 8 m Use LZR Alt Hold Gain 30 2015 Skookum Robotics Ltd 2 3 Connect the SK LZR to your SK 720 The LZR has two cables one for power and one for signal2. The power cable has a brown wire and a red wire You can connect that to any spare port on the SK 720 except for the IO D E or EX LED ports The brown wire goes on the bottom NOTE The SK LZR can take a maximum of 6 0 volts More than that may destroy it The signal connector has a red and orange wire Connect it to the IO D E port with the orange wire on the top Figure 3 Connecting the SK LZR to the SK 720 4 You can now test the SK LZR by looking at the readout on the GPS setup form in the setup software In figure 2 above the readout is outlined in blue Please note the SK LZR will need power in order to work it is not powered by the USB It also won t provide an altitude unless it has linked to the radio transmitter 2015 Skookum Robotics Ltd 3 5 Mount the SK LZR on your helicopter using the provided double sided tape Make sure the LZR is pointed straight down without anything in its way It can t sense anything closer than 10cm 4 inches so try to have its face at least that far above the ground Figure 4 Mounting the SK LZR Flying with the SK LZR The SK LZR will automatically be used instead of the SK GPS s own altitude sense as long as the heli is within 20m 65 feet of the ground and is within 30 degrees of level The SK LZR is accurate to roughly 2cm 1 inch This is much better than the SK GPS s own barometric altitude which is only accurate to about 10cm 4 inches and subject
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4. to drift with changing weather conditions and the effects of rotor disk wash 2015 Skookum Robotics Ltd 4 Warranty and Technical Support Warranty and Repair Skookum Robotics Ltd warrants this product against any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 90 days from the purchase date This warranty is limited to the original purchaser In the event of a malfunction Skookum Robotics will repair or replace the product to meet its standard operating condition This warranty does not apply in cases where the product has been overheated electrically shorted subject to crash damage otherwise abused or had unauthorized repair attempts UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES SKOOKUM ROBOTICS ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE SK GPS2 OR OTHER PRODUCTS Skookum Robotics will provide customers with technical assistance by email free of charge If a produc s serviceability is in question following a crash we will check it over for only the cost of postage If the unit has malfunctioned and the 90 day warranty period has expired we will attempt repair and discuss the cost of possible repairs with the owner again for only the cost of postage If you wish to return the GPS unit or related product please write WARRANTY RETURN clearly on the shipping box and mail it to the address given below Manufactured in Canada by Skookum Robotics Ltd Email info skookumrobotics com Website
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