INSPIRE OSD
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1. a ar fs Fa ately cee gees DENN J A ee ap kata l tea a La To a eb pi r i aa Figure 21 Tach connector The tach can measure up to 65 000 RPM The number of x FEATURE SETUP PAGE 5 x magnets that are used will determine the RPM count s MAGNET COUNT resolution as follows CURRENT CAL 1 Magnet 60 RPM MOTOR ALARM 2 Magnets 30 RPM RSSI DISPLAY 3 Magnets 20 RPM 4 Magnets 15 RPM 5 Magnets 12 RPM 6 Magnets 10 RPM Figure 22 Magnet Test Before mounting the magnets you must identify the active magnetic pole To find the active pole enter Inspire s SYSTEM SETUP menu and go to the FEATURE SETUP PAGE 5 screen see Figure 21 While observing the MAGNET COUNT entry place the flat side of the magnet near the Tach sensor IC If necessary flip it over The side that echos the x character is the active pole Mark this side with a felt pen It is the side that must face the tach sensor If they are installed backwards they will not work The magnets should be mounted flush with the surface A shallow depression should be drilled at each mounting location for this To prevent the loss of the magnet during use very strong adhesive must be used to secure it JB Weld epoxy works well and is stocked by hobby and automotive stores Inspect the magnets for even spacing and balance to prevent vibration Ensure that the sensor board is securely fastened and that all wires are routed away fro2. C input cables which are normally plugged into a battery powered R C receiver If a servo Is used without a receiver then a external battery must be provided Maximum allowed servo current draw is one amp Sites fitter ta aR i Sy AEN f Figure 16 Servo Cabl y The shutter servo cable is enabled when Inspire s CAMERA MODE entry is set to Servo see Figure 16 When this entry CAMERA MODE Serv is chosen your shutter servo can be installed on the R C KEPUN OF i cable labeled Shut If it is set to Direct the servo must be WVE OFS REC UN CAMERA EVENT removed Full details to configuring the Camera Event features are found in the USER MANUAL on page 10 Figure 17 Servo Mode Selected DIRECT CONNECT SWITCHED OUTPUT The remote controlled switched output is labeled as Out and Out See Figure 17 It is available when the Camera mode is configured as Direct This connector is a common 0 1 wide header and a variety of 2 pin plugs are compatible with it The switched output can be setup to provide a 2 sec pulse upon a timed event It can also turn on off using the R C system A typical application is to use it to control the electric shutter on a film or digital camera It can also be interfaced to custom electronic circuitry for application specific uses It is an optically isolated electronic switch that can accept loads of up to 15VDC 10mA Do not exceed these limits The switch is polarity s
3. is then as follows Molex 2 GPS NMEA Data Molex 1 Ground The communication parameters are 4800 baud 8 bits 1 stop no parity INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 5 Nov 07 2007 Video and Aux R C Input Cables There are two R C servo cables labeled Vid and Aux as seen in Figure 13 They are not needed to use the OSD system and may be omitted However if a R C receiver is Rigen ow 6B CU installed they can be used for remote operation ofthe OSD Wek Woy aa ea video and the camera shutter a DT AS EAS eH zi PS ERT ES oe a eS Sah eae F bs AY Tien Sees a eS pi ket The Vid Video Control channel cable is used to remotely turn the OSD video on and off A switch or stick controlled f R C channel can be used for this The on off thresholds are Se B as follows a a a A 1 6mS or Higher is Video On state Fiat 1 4mS or Lower is Video Off state INSPIRE 5 UI DEO ospi C Input Cables gure 14 The Aux Auxiliary Camera Event channel cable is used to remotely take photos or control auxiliary circuitry A switch or stick controlled R C channel can be used for this The SERVO DIRECTION parameter see USER MANUAL Page 10 controls the Aux channel s on off thresholds The R C signal thresholds are as follows NORM 1 65mS or Higher is On state 1 57mS or Lower is Off state REv 1 35mS or Lower is On state 1 43mS or Higher is Off state On PPM R C systems the
4. merely reverse the two connections swap the High and Low leads The current monitor is best used with loads that are at least one amp Monitoring lower currents may not offer satisfactory operation due to the 250mA resolution of the current sensor AUX MOTOR VOLTAGE MONITOR The Aux Motor voltage monitor can be installed two different ways If the current sensor is being used and you wish to monitor its voltage then install the V Sel Jumper see Figure 9 A ground wire will need to be installed from the Inspire board to the Aux Motor battery Inspire s factory clear plastic covering may need to be trimmed to install the jumper Once installed it is a good idea to place a piece of adhesive tape over the cutout to ensure the jumper remains in place F af ure z Te ee Ty ah E i Note When the V Sel jumper is installed the Figure 10 Aux Motor Voltage Input 7 companion VDC input connector must not be used see Figure 9 small circled area ALTERNATE AUX MOTOR VOLTAGE MONITOR The alternate Aux Motor Voltage monitor method uses the VDC and Gnd inputs see Figure 9 small circled area This connector is a common 0 1 wide header and a variety of 2 pin plugs are compatible with it When using the VDC input the V Sel jumper must be removed see Figure 9 large circled area The applied Aux Motor voltage must not exceed 40VDC Do NOT reverse the polarity or severe damage will occur INSPIRE INSTALL
5. transmitters ATV EPA and Dual Rate mixes should be adjusted so that extreme servo pulse values fall within a range of 1 0mS to 2 0mS Do not go below 1 0mS or above 2 0mS For PCM or DSP based R C systems please ensure that the pulse values observe the same restrictions as discussed above However the PCM s failsafe should be set so that a lost R C signal causes the servo test screen to display Bad Pulse This will occur with failsafe servo settings that are less than 0 85mS or greater than 2 15mS Forcing such exaggerated servo pulse values will allow the glitch counter to count failsafe events Also when using failsafe the R C Vid servo channel must be programmed to turn on the OSD video upon failsafe detection PG MERV IESI 3 The two R C inputs can be tested for proper operation using Inspire s System Setup menu see Figure 14 Details to the ne Pulse 1 SemS R C Servo Test feature are discussed on Page 11 of the ld State ON USER MANUAL Aux Pulse 1 52m5 Aux State OFF ANY KEY TO EXIT Figure 15 R C Servo Test INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 6 Nov 07 2007 Shutter Control Servo Cable The 3 pin female R C connector provides a standard R C signal see Figure 15 It can be used to control a hobby servo or servo compatible device servo Cable Color Code Orange Servo Signal output 1mS to 2ms Red servo Power 4 8V to 6V DC required Brown servo Ground servo voltage is obtained from the two R
6. ATION 2006 2007 Page 4 Nov 07 2007 RSSI VOLTAGE MONITOR The RSSI voltage monitor is available at the RSI and Gnd input connector See Figure 10 This connector is a common 0 1 wide header and a variety of 2 pin plugs are compatible with it The applied voltage must NOT exceed 5 0VDC Do NOT reverse the polarity or severe damage will occur as 4 be J yee o Figure 11 RSSI Monitor Input im mm RS 232 GPS RECORD OUTPUT ele Ty The stored GPS records can be exported to a PC using the m o red INSPIRE PERE VIDEO OSD ey 3 wire pigtail for those that wish to add their own PC connector Or a custom cable can be created using a DB 9 and a 4 pin Molex 50 57 9404 connector Wire it as follows j t 4 a bi S j Molex 1 to DB9 5 Molex 2 not used Molex 3 to DB9 2 Molex 4 to DB9 3 Figure 12 RS 232 interface E WHITE 3 RED The fully assembled RS 232 cable is ready to use However if amp you have purchased the 3 wire pigtail then connect it to a DB SHIELD 9 female as shown in Figure 12 GN D Figure 13 DB 9 Pinouts BUFFERED NMEA SENTENCE OUTPUT The GPS s NMEA sentences are available for external use at the RS 232 Interface see Figure 11 This serial output is enabled when the micro GPS module or the Garmin Geko handheld GPS is installed The RS 232 pigtail available separately can be used if the white wire is move from Molex pin 3 to pin 2 The cable pin out
7. EMI RFI interference sources In cases where the R C interference cannot be resolved Inspire may need to be unplugged from the R C receiver to help restore reliable R C range GSS DPC AV as Digital Products Company INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 10 Nov 07 2007
8. arby surface It is also possible to modify the GPS cable for longer lengths up to eight inches However this will require skillful soldering and will void the warranty if assembly errors cause damage W iK A LA f 7i 6 Ag Tg A E A ERE T Je Rr i Re 4 roa 3 PoR rT n 7 4 e A ASAS Lia Sr O o S E ie peer be WX at Pi FA 4 Seea EG S ae e Eae 2 Tir nA ee sL d hg PE OPLA mi lt x OS k gt Ate oq 5 ot e E Pere nt Me SES a ee Figure 3 Micro GPS Installation __ GARMIN GEKO 201 GPS INSTALLATION ____ Instead of the micro GPS module the popular Garmin Geko 201 GPS receiver may be used do NOT install both The an Geko is connected to Inspire at the RS 232 input see Figure 4 using the ths optional Garmin serial cable p n CAB GEK M Or a custom cable can be created using our serial pigtail cable p n CAB SER M or a 4 pin Molex Se 50 57 9404 connector available at large ae electronic component suppliers A ey custom cable will also need the special EGR REA AT g S thy hes D see 5 AR a Figure 4 Geko Connection GPS I O connector that is available from Figure 5 Garmin The RS 232 4 pin connector wiring is as follows see Figure 5 Black Shield Pin 1 GPS Signal Ground White Wire Pin 3 GPS Data In Red Wire Pin 4 GPS Data Out Note The wire colors found on the Garmin connector may vary Please confirm your connections using a continu
9. ensitive reversing the output may damage it Note The special optically isolated outout requires connecting a 2 wire cable to Out and Out The 3 wire female servo cable cannot be used during the DIRECT mode OUT The switch s internal electrical configuration is out Shown in Figure 18 Figure 19 Switched Output Configuration INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 7 Nov 07 2007 TACHOMETER SENSOR The optional tachometer sensor module is shown in Figure 19 It plugs into Inspire at the 3 pin connector labeled Tach Figure 20 The actual sensor is a small IC integrated circuit at the face of the tach board It measures RPM by detecting the movement of nearby miniature neodymium rare earth magnets Although the magnets are about the size of a pinhead they are very powerful One can be seen in Figure 19 just below the tach board an Two magnets are provided with each tach board Pulling them Soares apart can be a challenge but try to avoid using tools on them In a typical installation the magnets are carefully mounted 180 apart on the rotating mechanics i e wheel non ferrous shaft plastic hub or gear etc The sensor board would be solidly mounted on a fixed structure near the magnets k im f j rE The clearance between the magnets face and the face of the sensor IC must be sufficient to prevent physical contact But the spacing must not exceed 2mm or magnet detection will be unreliable
10. ever expose it to moisture excessive temperatures severe vibration or high G forces Doing so will damage it and void the warranty Mobile applications must use soft foam rubber padding to protect the board from vibrations Use enough padding to provide suitable protection Model hobby shops sell this material for use in mounting radio control R C receivers so they are often a convenient place to obtain it INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 1 Nov 07 2007 MicRO GPS INSTALLATION Begin by connecting the Micro GPS module to the Inspire board using the short cable that is provided The module is installed on the top of the Inspire OSD module within the outlined area marked GPS see Figure 2 OUT ae INSPIRE Hrt AN A Ast by ws ere _ aS fe VIDEO OSU Sia ie sae ae i lt i o So 4 a Ti v a Beans AnA NA a 5i st 5 gt A piece of 3M adhesive back double sided foam tape should be used for this Once it is mounted a piece of heat shrink e x TOWARDS tubing or several wraps of vinyl tape should be used to securely fasten the GPS module to the Inspire board Re aes k ro SRY TAN _e A a a wend ITEN AR A ESA Do not place the GPS module near a wireless video transmitter or other strong RF sources It should be aimed towards the sky with minimal obstructions If this cannot be accommodated with the default mounting location then it may be mounted on another ne
11. ference RFI EMI RFI noise is undesirable because it reduces R C operating range and can cause unexpected servo behavior Unfortunately video systems and other common sources generate EMI RFI noise so special installation care is needed to minimize problems Interference issues can be investigated using the common R C ground range test Details to this test are provided with the R C system If the ground range test does not pass the manufacturer s minimum recommended distance then the problem must be resolved before using the video system DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM IF THE TEST DOES NOT PASS Here are general tips for fighting EMI RFI interference The video equipment must not share the battery that powers the R C system or any motor circuits Use a high quality double conversion R C receiver Do NOT use short range designs Do not modify the receiver s factory installed antenna Use the full length do not coil or wrap It Mount it far from the video system and GPS receiver Keep ALL cable lengths as short as possible If they cannot be reduced in length then tightly bundle up any excess Do not combine different cables in the bundles Install the video GPS system as far from the R C system as possible A minimum of six inches is recommended INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 9 Nov 07 2007 Lastly because the Inspire board is often plugged into the R C receiver it can act as a electrical pathway for a variety of
12. ff INSPIRE OSD DPC AV n Installation Manual Rev D through Rev E Hardware INTRODUCTION INSPIRE is a GPS based video system designed for 30 09 94 23073718mah photography applications Besides offering a remote shutter interface for digital and film cameras it also provides detailed navigational information The realtime data is presented as a text overlay on the user s existing video camera signal In addition the GPS data for each photo can be stored for later review The applications for Inspire are extremely broad and so the exact installation details will vary These instructions are best used as a basic template on how to install the system The installer should have prior experience with similar video Figure 2 Aerial Photo View based equipment If a R C radio control system is used with the Inspire system then good experience with them is also required Installing and using the Inspire On Screen Display OSD system requires technical skills and safety minded operation Under no circumstances should the telemetry data be used as the primary navigation resource Never remotely operate any equipment unless you have direct visual contact at all times and it is safe to do so Use of the system is at your own risk m SESE SSSSS_____ SS_ a aH BOARD PROTECTION The Inspire board is protected by rugged fiberglass panels and a tough clear plastic covering However in harsh environments it needs additional protection N
13. ity meter To avoid EMI RFI interference issues it is best to use shielded cable that is as short as practical The Garmin GPS must be set to the NMEA mode 4800 baud This Figure 6 setting is found in its Setup gt Interface gt I O format menu Please consult the Geko 201 manual for full information INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 2 Nov 07 2007 BATTERY INPUT CABLE The battery input cable is equipped with a 2 conductor female BEC JST connector see Figure 6 A matching male eee ane aa cable is available separately cote D Ba Vi Red wire 6VDC to 14VDC battery power Black wire Ground power return The battery input voltage range is 6VDC to 14VDC 185mA typical If the Inspire onboard voltage regulator will be used to power an external 5VDC video camera then the input voltage must not exceed 7 5VDC A large capacity 5 cell NiMH pack or 2 cell LiPO battery are fine for this task Battery voltages under 5 6V cannot be used with Inspire Mig re 7 Batter Npu t Caie Your battery choice must be able to provide sufficient voltage levels throughout its useful discharge voltage range Although the battery input is reverse polarity protected reversing the power leads must be avoided The Inspire system may share the battery that is used by the other video equipment However do NOT share battery power with radio systems or motor equipped circuits Doing so may cause significant EMI RFI electromagnetic interference prob
14. lems and adversely affect operation sapessa AUX MOTOR CURRENT SENSOR INPUT BORREIA At the top of the Inspire board are two short heavy gauge aao A wires These are used to monitor DC current in high current applications up to 75A DC For example the m current sensor could be used to monitor the motor current of a hobby robot or small scale model vehicle eek Ty feta The voltage should not exceed 40VDC Please observe i standard safety 2 precautions when lt working with high capacity batteries ees FS The two sensor wires Figure 8 Current Sensor must be installed in ESC tA SERIES with the load s CUT ELECTRONIC power source It is customary for the series connection to be made on the positive lead of the battery For example to measure the current on a brushed or brushless DC motor that utilizes an electronic speed control the leads would be connected as seen in Figure 8 ESC BATTERY Figure 9 Typical Motor Circuit INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 3 Nov 07 2007 Please note that the current sensor s wiring is installed in series with the motor circuit s battery It is NOT wired in parallel Do not attempt this installation unless you fully understand the installation requirements lf the High and Low wires are installed as shown the displayed discharge current will be shown as an unsigned number However if a negative labeled current is preferred then
15. m moving parts Lastly verify that the MAGNET COUNT menu entry is set for the number of magnets that are installed INSPIRE INSTALLATION 2006 2007 Page 8 Nov 07 2007 VIDEO CABLES The input and output video cables are shown in Figure 22 The female connector left side is Video In and the male Poa connector right side is Video Out Mating pigtail cables are EW W provided with each system a The cables are wired as follows Video Input Orange Video signal from camera Red Optional SVDC power output Maybe 7 N A used to power alow current 5V video Se camera See note below Figure 23 Video Cables Brown Video Ground Video Output Orange Video signal to monitor or wireless video transmitter Red Optional 5VDC power output normally not used See note below Brown Video Ground Note The video cable s 5VDC power output may be used to power a low current video camera or other accessory If this option is used the battery input voltage must not exceed 7 5VDC The total combined current drawn from both cables must be less than 350mA Otherwise overheating of the internal power supply will cause circuit stress and possible loss of video during use Do not use the 5VDC power output to operate high current accessories such as wireless video transmitters EMI RFI NOISE TIPS FOR USING AN R C SYSTEM WITH INSPIRE R C radio control systems are very sensitive to electromagnetic interference EMI and radio frequency inter
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