Zenmuse Z15-5D III (HD)
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1. 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 5 xog y uj Contents Warning amp Disclaimer Manual Tips Legend Product Profile In the Box Contents Gimbal Description Camera Setup Mount Mounting the Lens Mounting the Camera Mounting the Gimbal to the Landing Gear Camera Wiring and Shutter Control 360 Panoramic Photograph Function Auto calibration Function 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 Wiring GCU Ports Working Mode AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 Switch Setup Working Mode Switch Settings AUX1 Switch Settings AUX2 Switch Settings AUX8 Switch Settings PC Assistant Tuning Installation and Usage Basic Setting Upgrade Info Pre Flight Check Flight Test Appendix Attention 1 Pilot Solution 2 Pilot Solution Port Descriptions Gimbal LED Indicator Troubleshooting Specifications 6 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved OO OOnN MD AP WNDN NM W MM INDE MM TINS DMO TINO TINO ING a SS SS eS ER SN ee ea a a ee Se A a M QORA BB WNMHNNM Y O OO O WO WOM ON NOOO OPA WWNNNM O O Gimbal Description AN e To avoid motor damage ensure there is nothing blocking the rotation of the servo drive modules e Clear obstacles or immediately cut off the power if any blockage occurs G e The servo drive modules have two motor command input ports and one p2. Connect the IOSD Mark II cable to the GCU s G7 port 2 Complete the other connections between the iOSD Mark II cable and the wireless video transmission module according to their manuals 3 Toggle HD AV Switch to the AV position See Page 7 for the location of the HD AV Switch 4 Power on the gimbal If the gimbal LED indicator blinks yellow it is functioning normally If the LED indicator shows a continuous unblinking yellow light the video signal is lost Check the connections between the camera and the HDMI video input N Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module and the iOSD Markll cable to the GCU before powering on C DJI Lightbridge Air System GIMBAL PORT r 1 VV LH G DBUS 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 13 UOISSILUSUBJ euls OAPI Buum NOD Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual This example is based on a Z15 5D III HD gimbal and the A2 flight control system 1 Connect the Gimbal Port on the Lightbridge Air System to the G7 port on the Z15 5D III HD GCU using the supplied HD video power cable 7 pin cable 2 Connect the DBUS port on the Lightbridge Air System to the DBUS port X2 port on the A2 flight control system Toggle the HD AV switch to the HD position 3 Refer to the Lightbridge and A2 flight control system manuals to complete the connection AN e The HD video power cable is include
3. 14 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual RC Receiver Aircraft control PC connection for configuration and g RC Receiver JR 8 Channels Battery 4S 12S r e USB Port firmware upgrades with an USB cable cto Sad ZENMUSE 5p HD Cecu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wireless Video Transition Module Air Unit 14 RC Receiver DJI Lightbridge 46 Futaba Hitec 8 Channels OR 17 egy S BUS Receiver Futaba OR 18 iG i Ensure the side with copper contacts is Hameete UR F d E facing upward towards the heat sinks correspondence between the GCU Turn to next page to obtain the channels and S Bus PPM channels J Battery e Connect the XT60 to the GIMBAL on center frame if S1000 used e Attention that SIOOO power supply voltage should be within the defined limits 6S when using one battery for both S1000 and Gimbal power supply e Refer to SIOOO User Manual for details WKM Please refer to your WKM User Manual for all connection and configuration details Gimbal Control Unit GCU 1 Make sure all ports are accessible when installing your MC so as to facilitate wiring and software configuration 2 In 3 pin ports the pins near the nicks are the signal pins 3 Use the 8 pin to 6 pin cable for the G6 port and the 10 pin to 9 pin cable for the G9 port 4 D
4. A2 or Wookong M software Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJl 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 OF AOON AN 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 DJI Assistant English Upgrade Zenmuse Settings Channel ROLL You can set transmitter channels for roll tilt and pan control and also switch TILT between working modes during flight PAN Channel Description ROLL For roll axis control left right MODE TILT For tilt axis control e PAN For pan axis control Function e MODE For switching working modes SHUT H Free Non orientation locked Reset FPV Mode AUX1 H Trace Orientation locked AUX2 DOWNWARD FORWARD Function Description e SHUT For camera shutter control AUX3 e AUX1 For camera aperture adjust or 360 panoramic photograph function AUX2 For gimbal orientation down or forward in FPV mode e 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 18 2014 DJI All Rights R
5. For roll axis control TILT For tilt axis control PAN For pan axis control MODE For Working Mode switch SHUT For camera shutter control and auto calibration function AUX1 For the 360 panoramic photograph function AUX2 For Gimbal Orientation down or forward switch in FPV Mode S Bus Receiver AUX3 For the video recording control PPM Receiver G7 1 Connect to the DASR video MAER SIpN mean for vaneming AV or HD signals 2 Connect to DJI Lightbridge for transmitting HD gimbal and aircraft control signals XT60 Connect to the battery or to GIMBAL if DJI S1000 is used G6 Connect to Gimbal for transmitting motor commands G9 Connect to Gimbal for transmitting the video signal ye Micro USB port for PC connection Assistant configuration and firmware upgrades ote CAN Bus port Use CAN Bus Cable to connect GCU to the flight control system Gimbal HDMI HD AV Port Motor Command Input Port 10 Pin to 9 Pin Cable Port To Camera HDMI port To GCU G6 To GCU GO Gimbal LED Indicator Description LED Indicator HD mode HDMI HD AV module transmits normally G eee LED is blinking green HD mode without camera HDMI video input G Green LED is solid on HD mode DJI Lightbridge App video source has been set Y Yellow LED is solid on to HDMI AV AV mode HDMI HD AV module transmits normally Y eee LED is blinking yellow AV mode without camera HDMI video input Y Yellow LED is solid on HD video transmission module and gimbal is disconnec
6. GCU Channels S Bus PPM Channels GCU Channels ROLL 5 SHUT glen 8 AUX1 PAN 9 AUX2 MODE 6 AUX3 Working Mode AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 Switch Setup Working Mode Switch Settings Whichever 3 position switch you select to use as the Working Mode switch wire the relevant channel from the receiver to the MODE port At each switch position use end point fine tuning to set channel AUX2 JR or 7 Futaba Hitec for all three Working Modes 16 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual Orientation locked Back to center FPV Reset MODE channel end point 60 90 Non orientation locked MODE channel end point 60 90 A e The gimbal will work in Orientation locked mode if the MODE channel is disconnected e FPV mode is the default startup mode when the MODE channel is connected e The Working Mode from the previous power cycle will be retained if the cable between MODE and the RC receiver is disconnected during operation X e For a 3 position switch you may assign Position 1 to Non orientation locked Position 2 to FPV Mode Reset Position 3 to Orientation locked Position 1 and Position 3 can be inversely assigned e One 2 position switch can be assigned for any two of the working modes if preferred AUX1 Switch Settings The Z15 5D III HD gimbal has a 360 panoramic photograph function Choose a 2 position switch as AUX1 switch for this function and wire the relevant channel of the receiver to the AUX1
7. V1 2 Warning amp Disclaimer Do not modify or adjust the Z15 5D III HD The Z15 5D III HD gimbal 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 5D III HD No adjustments or modifications are needed Do not add any other component device such as filters lens hood etc to the camera Please use the original camera battery otherwise performance may be hindered and internal malfunctions or damage may occur Only use the Z15 5D III HD gimbal with Flight Control Systems developed by DJI Such as the A2 or Wookong M and please upgrade to the latest firmware for the greatest stability and precision Please download the corresponding Assistant software and upgrade your Flight Control System s Main Controller firmware otherwise the Z15 5D III HD may not function properly When the main battery power is connected please be careful and operate the Flight Control System in the safest way possible It is strongly recommended that you remove all propellers use the R C or flight pack battery power system and keep children away during gimbal calibration and parameter setup Carefully follow the appropriate steps to mount and connect the gimbal to your aircraft Use this manual as well as the related Assistant software Please respect the AMA s National Model Aircraft Safety Code As DJI has no control over the use set
8. and be sure it is within the defined limits 6S when using one battery for both the S1000 and as a power supply for the gimbal Never touch the contact points of a power cable to the gimbal this 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 Pilot Solution 14 Channels Receiver Futaba Transmitter 3 Position Switch 0 0 3 Position Switch 3 Position Switch 3 Position Switch ZENMUSE 5D HD GCU 2 Position Switch 3 Position Switch 2 Position Switch AN OORA ON 2 Position Switch Gimbal Control Flight Control 9 AILE 10 ELEV gdjooynool 11 THRO MAIN CONTROLLER MULTIROTOR 12 RUDD GEAR Collective Pitch Control Mode Switch chi WWW DJ1 COM Flight Controller DJI WooKong M 22 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual 1 Prepare one 14 channel TX RC receiver for the aircraft and gimbal control Above is an example of the wiring configuration 2 Setup the Aileron Elevator Throttle and Rudder channels on your TX for aircraft roll elevator throttle and rudder control Also connect the TX s AUX2 for aircraft control modes Please refer to your Flight Control system s user manual 3 Choose three 3 position switches to use for the gimbal ROLL TILT and PAN rotation contr
9. j A R E SAAI HDMI HD AV Cable 1 Connect the gimbal HDMI HD AV module to the camera HDMI port with a HDMI HD AV connection cable 2 Toggle the HD AV Switch to the AV position if using a normal wireless video TX module Toggle the HD AV Switch to the HD position if using a DJI HD wireless video TX module See Page 7 for the location of the HD AV Switch A e When disconnecting the cable between the HDMI HD AV module and the camera first dismount the camera then unplug the HDMI HD AV interface e Make sure to press the AF DRIVE button and set the drive mode to 7 10 sec self timer Remote control or 7 2 sec self timer Remote control 10 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual Shutter Control The Z15 5D III HD gimbal can transform a transmitter command into a shutter control signal Select a 2 position switch channel to use for remote shutter control For whichever 2 position switch you select connect the correct receiver channel to the SHUT port Toggling the 2 position works as follows Position 1 gt Position 2 First shot Position 2 Position 1 Second shot Q If the shutter control does not work correctly please check each step The following diagram shows how the shutter control works TX RC Receiver 5DIII HD Gimbal TX Command a TX Command 2 Position Switch py 2 Position Switch Infrared Sensor Wireless Channel 3 Pin Cable Internal Wire Infr
10. port Toggle the switch once to turn on the function and toggle again to turn off the function AUX2 Switch Settings The Z15 5D III HD Supports toggling the camera lens down or forward in FPV Mode Reset Please choose a 2 position switch for this function and wire the relevant channel of the receiver to the AUX2 port You may assign Position 1 to DOWN Position 2 to FORWARD or reverse the assignment AN e This function will only work in FPV Mode Reset e When this function is active if the Working Mode is ever changed to FPV Mode Reset the gimbal will force the camera lens to face forward or down depending on current the location of the AUX2 switch e The camera orientation is forward if AUX2 is disconnected X If AUX2 is connected to a Futaba S Bus channel it is then used as the input channel for S Bus control 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 dnas YOIMS EXNY ZXNY LXNY OPON BUOM Bulun juelsissy Od Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual AUX3 Switch Settings The Z15 5D III HD supports starting and stopping your camera s video record function by using a 2 position switch through AUX3 Connect the relevant channel of the receiver to the AUX3 port Toggle the switch to start stop recording Position 1 Start recording Position 2 Stop recording PC Assistant Tuning Installation and Usage 1 Ensure the most recent drivers are installed correctly This should have been done before using the
11. 53Kg 281mm x 242mm x 222mm 63g 64 2 mm x 34 1mm x 19 5mm 2664g 5D MARK III with SD Card amp Battery amp CANON EF 24mm f 2 8 IS USM Lens 0102 Pan axis 90 s Tilt axis 130 s Roll axis 30 s Pan axis control 360 continuous rotation Tilt axis control 15 90 Roll axis control 25 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 htto Awww dji com product zenmuse z15 5a ili nd download 2014 Dul All Rights Reserved E Aa H THE 7 aiia
12. All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual Flight Test Ensure the batteries are fully charged for your TX GCU and all of the other devices on your aircraft Make sure all connections and wiring are in good condition Switch on the TX Adjust the camera to a level position on the roll axis of the gimbal Power on the gimbal and wait for the self initialization test to complete The roll yaw and pitch axis will rotate quickly at the same time 6 After self initialization the camera lens will point towards the aircraft s nose and each axis of the gimbal should be in the position illustrated above 7 The gimbal will then go into a second stage of initialization At this time each axis will rotate very slowly 8 Once each axis stops moving the gimbal is fully initialized and ready to use 9 Toggle the assigned Working Modes switch on your TX and make sure it is working properly 10 Switch the Working Modes to Non orientation locked FPV Mode Reset and Orientation locked Mode respectively Then push the controller sticks lightly in the Roll Tilt and Pan directions to check that the gimbal moves in the corresponding directions If not see Working Mode AUX2 Switch Setup to correct your settings O A UO N If the gimbal does not match the diagram after initialization please refer to the Troubleshooting section in Appendix 2014 DJI All Rights Re
13. ISO speed to A Auto X e The settings underlined above are strongly recommended Failure to follow these settings may result in poor image quality e The use of an SD card is preferred as a CF card may affect the performance of the gimbal and lead to poor image quality Mount Mounting the Lens Camera Lens 1 Mount the lens onto the camera as shown above 8 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual Mounting the Camera Lens Retaining Ring Screw a SSS UU t Co gt Camera Mounting Screw 2 Mount the camera onto gimbal as shown above 3 Adjust the camera and tighten the top camera mounting screw Then tighten the bottom camera mounting screw and the lens retaining ring screw Mounting the Gimbal to the Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S1000 You may also mount the gimbal onto different landing gear by referring to this diagram S1000 Landing Gear Lens Direction ae Aircraft Nose Direct
14. O NOT cover the heat sinks and keep them unobstructed at all times 5 The IMU module is NOT waterproof or oil proof RC Receiver 1 The diagram on the previous page shows example connections The aircraft signal will transmit through the DJI Lightbridge ground system After connecting to the Lightbridge it is not necessary to connect with the RC receiver Prepare 2 receivers one for gimbal control and the other for aircraft control Refer to the 2 Pilots Solution for more detail If only one receiver is used for both aircraft and gimbal control refer to the 1 Pilot Solution for more detail Setup the Aileron Elevator and Rudder channels on the gimbal control TX The command stick will control gimbal rotation velocity The center position is O and the end point is maximum velocity in both clockwise and counter clockwise directions The end point is 100 Choose one 3 position switch channel to use as the Z15 5D III HD Working Mode switch MODE Choose one 2 position switch channel to use as the camera shutter control switch SHUT and another 2 position switch to use as the camera lens orientation switch in Reset Mode AUX2 Please refer to the WKM User Manual for aircraft control settings Connect the receiver to the GCU correctly x 1e 2 When using with A2 latest firmware version 2 5 all of the gimbal channels can be setup through the A2 receiver Refer to A2 User Manual for details 2014 DJI All Rights Rese
15. Solder the AV Video Signal and GND cables to the wireless video transmission module air unit as shown above Plug the AV video power cable into the GCU s G7 port Toggle the HD AV Switch to the AV position See Page 7 for the location of the HD AV Switch Power on the gimbal If the gimbal LED indicator blinks yellow it is functioning normally If the LED indicator shows a continuous unblinking yellow light the video signal is lost Check the connections between the camera and the HDMI video input KR WNDhY AN e Complete the connection between the wireless video transmission module and the GCU before powering on the gimbal e A standard AV video power cable is recommended e Be sure to solder the AV video power cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly As the cable carries power ensure the cables are insulated or wrapped to prevent a short circuit e Connect the wireless video transmission module to a power source as the GCU cannot supply power Make sure the power source provides a safe voltage for your own devices according to the wireless video transmission module s requirements 12 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual B DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit
16. WYSl 4 Fd Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual DJI Assistant English v x f Basic Upgrade User Info Current Login User com Change User newsletter Software Info Current version 1 2 No updates License SN Current S N 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 AN e Ensure the gimbal is properly installed and attached to the landing gear and that the camera is mounted correctly and securely e Before powering on spin the gimbal through its complete rotation by hand on each axis to ensure nothing is blocking its movement e Ensure all cables are connected correctly without any plugged in backwards or into the wrong ports e Ensure the AV video power cable is properly soldered and shielded if an AV video transmission module is used e Verify TX settings e Ensure the camera menu options and settings are correct e Verify a proper connection between the GCU and the RC receiver e Verify a proper connection between the GCU and the flight control system e Ensure the latest Flight Control System Main Controller firmware is installed X e Refer to the Gimbal LED Indicator section in the Appendix to understand the connection status between the camera and gimbal e Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Appendix if an abnormal situation occurs 20 2014 DJI
17. ared Shutter Control Command Wireless 360 Panoramic Photograph Function The Z15 5D III HD has a new 360 panoramic photograph function which is controlled by the AUX1 channel Toggle the AUX1 switch once to activate the function and toggle it again to turn the function off Once the function is activated the gimbal will adjust to a tilt angle of O The pan axis will rotate and every 30 the camera will take a photo It will complete a 360 rotation taking 12 photos along the way After that the gimbal will adjust to a tilt angle of 30 The pan axis will rotate and every 30 the camera will take a photo It will complete a 360 rotation taking 12 photos along the way Next the gimbal will adjust to a tilt angle of 60 The pan axis will rotate and every 30 the camera will take a photo It will complete a 360 rotation taking 12 photos along the way Last the gimbal will adjust to a tilt angle of 90 and take 1 photo The camera will capture a total of 37 photos with the entire process taking about 100 seconds During the procedure you cannot use the remote control to move the gimbal If you want to stop the procedure toggle the AUX1 switch once and the gimbal will return to its normal operating mode The gimbal will stay in place for 1 5 seconds for every photo capture Set up the proper exposure time and focus mode so that both can be completed within 1 5 seconds 2014 DJI All Rights Reserv
18. d with the Z15 5D III HD gimbal To transmit gimbal and aircraft signals connect the RC receiver to the DJI Lightbridge ground system when connecting the GCU e Always connect the wireless video transmission module to the GCU before powering on e A standard HD video power cable 7 pin cable is recommended e Complete the other connections according to the Lightbridge user manual e f the gimbal LED indicator blinks red continuously please power cycle the gimbal Power it off then power it back on v If the video signal does not transmit check each step The following diagram shows how a video signal is transmitted from the gimbal Camera 5D III HD Gimbal GCU HD AVsignal HD AVsignal gt i G9 G7 10 Pinto 9 Pin cable 7 Pin cable HDMI signal MI gt HDMI HD AV cable peer eee Me we ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eB Be ee ee ee ee ee ee Be eB ee ee ee eB ee ee eB ee ee Be ee eB ee ee Be ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eH HK Wireless video Monitor Wireless video transmission module HD AVsignal Wireless signal Input lt Ground unit lt a 5 8G 2 4G 1 2G transmission module Air unit lt 4 Self prepared by user ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee R AR T E ee ee ee ee ee GCU Wiring 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
19. ed 11 uolNoUun4 YdeiBoloud dilweJOURY 09 UOISSILUSUBI eEUBIS ospa UOOUN uoneqieo ojny Auto calibration Function The auto calibration function is new to the Z15 5D III HD gimbal It can help solve vibration problems that may be caused by the gimbal sensor drifting You can use the auto calibrate function when the following conditions are met 1 The aircraft is on flat level ground 2 The landing gear is parallel to the aircraft IMU 3 The initialization of the gimbal and aircraft is complete and the gimbal is properly connected to the flight control system To auto calibrate the gimbal 1 Move the MODE channel control stick up and down quickly After about 3 seconds the gimbal will buzz twice and then begin auto calibrating 2 This process will last about 90 seconds Do not touch the gimbal or aircraft during this time 3 When the gimbal buzzes four times the auto calibration is complete You can continue to operate the gimbal normally at this time Video Signal Transmission A wireless video transmission module is required 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 ZENM USE 5 D H D Power AV Video Power Cable GCU Yellow met j ZA GND
20. eserved Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD 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 oR WwW PP e Ensure your computer is connected to the internet e Close any antivirus programs and network firewalls during the upgrade e Ensure the gimbal is powered on during the upgrade e Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade DJI Assistant English w x Name Loader Hardware ID Firmware Upgrade GCU No updates IMU 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 require 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 Bulun UBISISSY Od yOSUD 1
21. ion 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 9 JUNO ONUOD JOUNYS pue HBunim eieweD Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual 4 Mount the gimbal onto the landing gear with the mounting brackets Tighten the screws and use thread locker A e Ensure the lens is pointing in the same direction as the aircraft nose e Ensure the top and bottom plates of the damping unit stay parallel when mounting This prevents stretching and distortion e Maintain good overall balance when mounting in order to ensure the center of gravity is balanced on each of the three axis lines e The gimbal s center of gravity has been set by the factory The center of gravity directly determines the gimbal s overall performance Do not adjust the gimbal s center of gravity yourself The gimbal is highly precise and depends on this precision for optimal performance Do not remove any screws on the gimbal as this may result in poor performance or damage to the gimbal e Do not unplug any cables attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure e Make sure the wiring is correct otherwise the gimbal may behave abnormally Camera Wiring and Shutter Control Camera Wiring The Z15 5D III HD gimbal can use a transmitter signal for shutter control Ensure the camera is setup first and then complete the following steps to connect the camera and the gimbal o key Ga Zy Ley Dar Y D lt i p Pez I y Z Q gt s IN F
22. ion locked Gimbal pans with aircraft nose Non orientation locked Gimbal pan and aircraft nose move separately FPV Reset Gimbal pan and aircraft nose are synchronized Gimbal and Aircraft Nose Relative The gimbal direction maintains the same relative The relative angle between the gimbal direction and aircraft The relative angle between the gimbal direction and aircraft mu etter nose is controllable nose is 0 TX Control Controllable Controllable Uncontrollable Attitude Stability YES YES YES Vibration Reduction YES YES YES Stick Movement Definition The command stick controls gimbal rotation velocity The stick center position is 0 s and its endpoint is maximum velocity Stick commands for gimbal rotation velocity are relative to total stick movement The stick s center position velocity is O s Its endpoint is the maximum velocity Command Linearity YES YES Note Attitude stability means that the gimbal s ROLL TILT will not follow the aircraft s ROLL PITCH movement 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 lJOJd JONPOd xog OU ul In the Box Gimbalx1 The Z15 5D IlI HD gimbal includes built in servo drive modules an independent IMU module and a HDMI HD AV module Gimbal Control Unit GCU x1 Connect the GCU to your flight control system using the CAN Bus cable The GCU will control the gimbal s pan roll and tilt mo
23. ol The center position of each switch is O velocity and the end point positions are maximum velocity 4 Choose one 3 position switch channel as the gimbal s Working Modes switch MODE Choose one 2 position switch channel as the camera shutter control switch SHUT 6 Connect the receiver to the GCU and Flight Control System Main Controller correctly Oo 2 Pilot Solution e Two transmitters and two receivers are required e Transmitter A and receiver A are used to control the gimbal e Transmitter B and receiver B are used to control the aircraft Make the connections as shown in the diagram below RC Receiver A Transmitter A 2 Position Switch RC Receiver Position Switch JR Position Switch 8 Channels 2 Position Switch Gimbal Control AN ONA wWOND ZENMUSE 5p HD GCU 11 A 12 9 RC Receiver 13 10 Futaba Hitec 14 11 8 Channels Gimbal Control Unit GCU Flight Controller Transmitter B RC Receiver B RC Receiver JR 8 Channels pwoopoog RC Receiver Futaba Hitec MAIN CONTROLLER HULTIROTOR 8 Channels ciji WWW DJI COM OR S BUS Receiver DJI WooKong M Flight Controller Futaba CE TTS 29 Please refer to the GCU Wiring section for more details 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 23 xlpueddy xipu ddy Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual Port Descriptions GCU ROLL
24. rivate encoder port e The HDMI HD AV module converts HDMI to HD or AV using a cable connected to the camera HDMI port Motor Input Port To G6 port of GCU Receiver Mounting Board Servo Driver Module 1 Cable Clamp im 2 J gt El yY Damping Unit 9 Pin Port To G9 port of GCU Roll 25 Servo Driver Module 2 Servo Driver Module 3 Lens Retaining Ring Screw Gimbal LED Indicator A LIA E Ly 1 Aree i RE ee moe HD AV Switch nai HDMI HD AV Module y AA Tilt RS Y A Camera Mount Position SYP HC HDMI Cable 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved T uoduoseq JEQuId JUNO dnies essweD Camera Setup Follow the steps below to configure your camera to work with the Z15 5D Ill HD Please read the relevant section for your camera Canon 5D Mark III Mode Dial Movie Shooting 1 Set the shooting mode to Shutter priority AE Tv or Manual exposure M by turning the Mode Dial 2 Turn the Live View shooting Movie shooting switch B to the Movie shooting position 3 Press the AF DRIVE button and select the drive mode as 7 8 10 sec self timer Remote control or 7 2 sec self timer Remote control 4 Turn the Image Stabilizer switch located on the lens to OFF 5 It is recommended that you set the shutter speed from 1 100sec to 1 30sec If the shooting mode is set to Manual exposure please adjust the aperture properly and set the
25. rved 15 Buum NOD dnas YAMS EXNY ZXNY LXNY OPON BUOM Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual GCU Ports The following table shows the connections between the GCU channels and the relevant TX channels TX Channels JR Futaba Hitec AILE 1 ELEV 2 RUDD 4 AUX2 7 2 position switch channel 2 position switch channel 2 position switch channel 2 position switch channel or PPM channel GCU Channels ROLL eT PAN MODE SHUT AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 Indications For roll axis control left right Velocity is zero if disconnected For tilt axis control Velocity is zero if disconnected For pan axis control Velocity is zero if disconnected For Working Mode switch and Auto calibration Function For camera shutter control both taking photos and recording video are available Off if disconnected For the 360 Panoramic Photograph Function When AUX2 is connected to a 2 position switch channel it is used as a camera orientation down or forward switch in FPV Mode Reset The camera orientation is forward if disconnected Or if you are using a S Bus receiver connect the recever to the AUX2 port When the AUX3 is connected to a 2 position switch chan nel it is used to toggle video recording If you are using a PPM receiver connect the receiver to the AUX3 port The following table shows the corresponding relationship between the GCU and the S Bus PPM channels S Bus PPM Channels 1 2 4 gt
26. s displayed 3 In HD mode the Dul Lightbridge App video source has been set to HDMI AV 3 Change the DJI Lightbridge App video source to HD Gimbal 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 25 xipueddy xipu ddy Specifications Zenmuse Z15 5D Ill HD User Manual General Built In Functions Peripheral Supported Camera Supported Lens GCU Input Power Control Requirement Assistant Software System Requirements e HDMI HD AV module e Wireless video transmission supported e Three Working Modes Orientation locked control Non orientation locked control FPV mode Reset e Camera shutter control supported e Built in independent IMU e Wide range voltage input Supported module e S Bus PPM Receiver supported e DJI gimbal special servos e 360 panoramic photograph function drive module e Auto calibration function CANON EOS 5D MARK III CANON EF 24mm f 2 8 IS USM 4S 12S LiPo Recommend 6S if with S1000 At least four spare receiver channels Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 32 or 64 bit Mechanical amp Electrical Characteristics Working Current Operating Temperature Weight Dimensions GCU Weight GCU Dimensions Working Performance Load Weight Reference Value Controlled Angle Accuracy Maximum Controlled Rotation Speed Controlled Rotation Range e Static current 200mA 25V e Dynamic current 400mA 25V e Locked rotor current 4A 25V 10 C 50 C 1
27. served 21 y0949 1WYbl 4 Sd xlpueddy Appendix Attention For safety reasons please pay careful attention to all of the following items 1 2 O O NO 11 12 13 1 To avoid motor damage ensure nothing blocks the servo drive module s total range of movement Before powering on spin the gimbal through its complete rotation by hand on each axis to ensure nothing is blocking the mechanical movement of the gimbal Be sure to mount the side of servo drive module 1 with the ports facing towards the aircraft tail The gimbal s center of gravity has been preset The gimbal balance is directly related to its performance Please do not adjust the gimbal s center of gravity by yourself The gimbal is a sophisticated device Do not remove any screws from the gimbal Doing so may result in poor performance or even damage Do not unplug any cables attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure Make sure all wiring is correct otherwise the gimbal may not operate correctly or efficiently Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module to the GCU prior to powering on the system We recommend use of the included AV video power cable if needed Be sure to solder the AV video power cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly Ensure the cables are insulated and protected to prevent any type of short circuit Pay close attention to the voltage of S1000
28. ted RJ eee LED is blinking red 24 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Troubleshooting Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual NO The Problem The Cause What to Do 1 The TX trims are too high 2 The GCU and Flight 1 Adjust the TX trims The gimbal keeps drifting after initialization Control System have been disconnected 3 The gimbal direction is not pointing in the same direction as the aircrafts nose 2 Connect the GCU and Flight Control System 3 Ensure the gimbal direction is pointing in the same direction as the aircraft s nose The gimbal is in an Abnormal calibration after Please contact your local dealer 2 incorrect position after l l EA manufacturing or DJI customer service initializing Cannot distinguish the Switch to FPV Mode first then eee BVR Beyond Visibility 3 gimbal s direction when in to another Working Mode as Range flight use needed The gimbal LED is blinking 1 There is a disconnected cable between the gimbal and camera 1 Make sure all cables are securely connected 2 Power on the camera red 2 The camera is off 3 Set the HDMI resolution to 3 Camera setup failure 1080i 1 The HDMI HD AV transmission module is 1 Check HDMI HD AV disconnected from the transmission module The gimbal s green or ellow LED is continuously maine ee 5 y 2 The camera is powered off 2 Power on the camera on but no video i
29. up 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 Names of products brands 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 Dul Manual Tips Legend J Important 26 Tips Designated Camera and Lens Type for the Z15 5D III HD Gimbal Camera Type Canon 5D Mark III Lens Type Canon EF 24mm 1 2 8 IS USM Firmware versions of supporting DJI Flight Control Systems Wookong M V5 26 A2 V2 1 or above 2 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Product Profile The Z15 5D III HD is a sophisticated gimbal specifically designed for aerial creativity It has a built in independent IMU module special servo drive module HDMI HD AV module and more The Z15 5D III HD performs well in all modes including Orientation locked Non orientation locked and FPV Reset Working Modes Gimbal Direction Orientat
30. vements Connect the GCU to video downlink for video signal Lens Retaining Ring x1 For mounting the camera lens Mounting Bracket x4 For mounting the gimbal to the landing gear Mounting Board for Receiver x1 For attaching the GCU and providing a convenient mount for the receiver or other devices Cable Clamp x1 For cable management Camera Mount Screw x2 A standard tripod mounting screw Lens Retaining Ring Screw x1 For attaching the lens retaining ring to the gimbal 4 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 4V I 1 52V ZENMUSE 5p Hp GCU Screw Package x1 For mounting the gimbal to your aircraft M2 5 8 cap head screw 10 Pin to 9 Pin Cable x 2 For connecting the GCU to the gimbal 7 Pin Cable x 1 For connecting the GCU to the Lightbridge air system 8 Pin to 6 Pin Cable x 2 For connecting the GCU to the gimbal Servo Cable Package x 1 For connecting the GCU and the receiver AV Video Power Cable x 1 For connecting the GCU and the wireless video transmission module and transmitting the AV signal IOSD Mark II Cable x 1 For connecting the GCU and the DJI iOSD Markll Micro USB Cable x 1 For adjusting parameters and upgrading the firmware via aPC CAN Bus Cable x 1 For the CAN Bus Flight Control System Spare Package x 1 Vibration Absorbers Spare Screws and Mounting Bracket Zenmuse Z15 5D IlI HD User Manual
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