AVSS PRS-M300 User Manual Download

Page: 2 / 46

PRS-M300 USER MANUAL FOR DJI M300 RTK

–

Using this Manual

Revision Notes

Revision #

Date

Revision Description

1.0

November 1

2020

Initial Internal Release

1.1

February 26

2021

ASTM Revision

Updated FTS through OSDK

Updated Specifications

Updated Attachment Bracket

1.2

April 20

, 2021

Product Description

LiPo Battery Information

ATS MDA

Arming the Manual Triggering Device

Terminology

Initial ASTM Performance Data

1.3

May 6

, 2021

Final ASTM Performance Data

1.4

May 14

, 2021 -

Revised Flight Termination System Firmware

Configuration

1.5

May 22

, 2021

Updated Operational Limitations

Revised Integration Steps

Legends

Warning

Important

Tips

Reference

Summary of Contents for PRS-M300

Page 2: ... OSDK Updated Specifications Updated Attachment Bracket 1 2 April 20th 2021 Product Description LiPo Battery Information ATS MDA Arming the Manual Triggering Device Terminology Initial ASTM Performance Data 1 3 May 6th 2021 Final ASTM Performance Data 1 4 May 14th 2021 Revised Flight Termination System Firmware Configuration 1 5 May 22nd 2021 Updated Operational Limitations Revised Integration Ste...

Page 3: ..._________________ 13 What s in the Box _________________________________________________________________ 14 1 Parts Included ______________________________________________________________ 14 System Overview _________________________________________________________________ 15 1 Parachute Recovery System__________________________________________________ 15 2 Attachment Bracket ______________________...

Page 4: ...________________________________________________________ 41 6 Post Flight Checklist No Deployment _________________________________________ 41 7 Deployment Checklist________________________________________________________ 41 8 Post Flight Checklist With Deployment _______________________________________ 41 Maintenance Care_______________________________________________________________ 42 1 Post Fl...

Page 5: ...emergencies Do not make or attempt any alterations or adjustments to this product or its use as it could result in serious injury or damage to the product or other property and it will void the warranty AVSS Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc AVSS assumes no liability and or ownership of any failure event that may occur while the system is attached to a DJI M300 RTK The use of AVSS products is at...

Page 6: ...Manual Triggering Device The manual triggering device initiated by pressing the triggering button initiates the deployment of the parachute recovery system at the discretion of the pilot in command Minimum Deployable Altitude The lowest altitude at which the PRS M300 is rated to deploy successfully Parachute Pod This refers to the replaceable Parachute Pod that contains the parachute of the AVSS P...

Page 7: ... The PRS M300 requires enough battery power to operate Although the PRS M300 can draw power from the DJI M300 RTK as a backup if the battery becomes low during a flight this feature is not to be used as a substitute for charging the battery prior to flight Parachute Pod Repacking Only parachutes packed by AVSS are compliant The Parachute Pod shall be repacked or replaced annually only by AVSS You ...

Page 8: ...MODE IF YOU UPDATE THE FIRMWARE ON THE DJI M300 RTK ALL EXISTING PRS M300 OSDK SETTINGS WILL BE REMOVED THEREFORE AFTER COMPLETING A FIRMWARE UPDATE YOU MUST PERFORM THE FIRST TIME AFTER FIRMWARE UPDATES PROCEDURES SEE FIRST TIME USE AFTER FIRMWARE CONFIGURATION SECTION IF THE PARACHUTE IS DEPLOYED IN HIGH WINDS THE PARACHUTE CAN DRIFT THE PILOT MUST CONSIDER DRIFT ZONES AND THE CONSEQUENCES IN TH...

Page 9: ...TK can be unpacked from its case and set up according to DJI s user manual Once the aircraft is in its flight configuration the AVSS bracket can be mounted to the DJI M300 RTK The bracket side plates connect and lock into the spacer blocks The bracket top plate which already has the electronics module and Parachute PodTM attached can then be mounted and locked in place using a combination of a sli...

Page 10: ...th minimal effort Independent Power Source The PRS M300 is equipped with an independent power source that allows the system to deploy if the DJI M300 RTK loses power Spring Based Ejection A high energy spring is used to eject the parachute This non pyrotechnic system is safe for travel on commercial airlines Autonomous Trigger System The Autonomous Triggering System ATS automatically detects failu...

Page 11: ...nt Trigger Manual and or Autonomous PARACHUTE RECOVERY SYSTEM Main System Weight 650 grams 1 43 lbs Deployment Release Time 20 ms Time to Inflation 0 57s to 1 30s Battery Life 6 hours Operating Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F PARACHUTE POD Parachute Size 5 5m Risers Attachment Location Internal FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM FTS Method OSDK Integration Process OSDK Port ATTACHMENT BRACKET Attachm...

Page 12: ...hout any notification The user is solely responsible for verifying the weight inaccuracies and calculating the weight of additional items attached to the DJI M300 RTK Single Payload Configuration Chart Single Payload KG Drone Battery H20 H20T Z30 XT S XT2 U10 Methane Z15 0 686 0 833 0 556 0 387 0 629 0 534 500 DJI M300 RTK TB60 7 908 8 055 7 778 7 609 7 851 7 756 7 722 Available Weight MaxTOW 9kg ...

Page 13: ...ity of the end user Nothing herein contained shall be construed to exclude or limit any warranty express or implied by law AVSS hereby declares that the warranty shall be deemed void if the PRS M300 is not used for the intended operational uses and or if alterations tampering or any actions deemed comprising by AVSS directly or indirectly of the PRS M300 This includes but not limited to non standa...

Page 14: ...e Box 1 Parts Included A Parachute Pod G FTS OSDK Module B FTS Connector H HR30 FTS Cable C Electronic Module I Manual Trigger Device with Battery D Top Plate J Allen Keys E Side Brackets 2 K USB C to USB A Cable F Bracket Leg Connectors 2 L M6 Bolt and Washer 2 A B C D E F G L H J K I ...

Page 15: ...view 1 Parachute Recovery System A Parachute Pod F Firing Pin Receptacles B Electronic Module G Orientation Key C MicroSD Dust Cap for the USB microSD Card Slot H Battery Door D Status LED I Electrical Contacts E Power Button J Continuity LED K HR30 FTS Connector C E A B D F G H I J K ...

Page 16: ... 2021 AVSS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 16 PRS M300 USER MANUAL FOR DJI M300 RTK 2 Attachment Bracket A Top Plate B Quarter Turns 2 C Side Plates 2 D Landing Gear Screws 8 E Bracket Leg Connectors A B E C D ...

Page 17: ...ANUAL FOR DJI M300 RTK 3 Flight Termination System Through OSDK A FTS OSDK Module D HR30 FTS Cable to Electronic Module Connector B HR30 FTS Cable Female Connector E HR30 FTS Cable to FTS Connector C USB C Connector to DJI M300 RTK OSDK Port A B C D E ...

Page 18: ...VED 18 PRS M300 USER MANUAL FOR DJI M300 RTK 4 Manual Triggering Device A Triggering Button F Status LED B Antenna G Power Button C Lanyard Attachment H Sync Button D Belt Clip I USB C Charging Port E Arm Button A B C E D G H I F ...

Page 19: ... microSD dust cap cover to open it Then press and hold the small blue synchronization button in the top corner Step 2 Turn On PRS While holding the button turn ON the PRS The Main status LED should turn white after a moment Step 3 Turn On Remote Turn on the manual remote while holding the sync button that is located next to the power button The LED on the remote will turn white Step 4 Syncing Once...

Page 20: ...le such that the electrical contacts will mate properly as shown Step 3 Press Parachute PodTM Against Module Press the Parachute PodTM against the electronics module The two shall mesh so that they do not slide against each other Step 4 Slide Washer onto M6 Bolt Take a new M6 bolt and slide on a new washer The washer is slightly cone shaped Ensure that the narrow end is towards the head of the bol...

Page 21: ...rackets and that the hollow middle is directed towards the M300 landing gear attachment point Step 2 Screw in Landing Leg Connectors Align the side brackets to the landing leg connectors and attach the landing gear to the outside of the side brackets Then screw in the provided landing gear bolts so that in the following order the screw is attached to the M300 landing gear side brackets spacers and...

Page 22: ...the DJI M300 RTK and PRS M300 are ready to be attached for flight Step 2 Rear Side Plate Alignment Standing behind the drone take the rear side plate as shown and ensure that the foam is on the inside orientated towards the DJI M300 RTK Step 3 Rear Side Plate Insertion Align the heel of the bracket with the slot in the spacer block Step 4 Rear Side Plates Seat the heel into the slot to form a hing...

Page 23: ... Plates Take the front side plate and ensure the quarter turn twist tab is facing away from the drone as shown Step 7 Front Side Plates Align the tab at the bottom of the bracket with the slot located at the front of the spacer block Step 8 Front Side Plates Slide the tab into the slot A click should be felt heard when it is fully seated Step 9 Front Sides Plates The Side Plates are not installed ...

Page 24: ...op plate will rest should be flat Step 11 Top Plate Bend the front side plates outwards as shown Step 12 Top Plate Align the slots in the top plate with the side plate tabs Step 13 Top Plate Ensuring that the front side plates are still pushed out lower the top plate onto the side plates Step 14 Top Plate The side plate tabs should pass through the slots in the top plate ...

Page 25: ...so that it rests against the top plate Both side plates should be aligned Step 17 Top Plate Once the side plate is pushed in towards the top plate push the quarter turn in and rotate clockwise to lock Step 18 Top Plate The quarter turn tab should be horizontal once it is locked Step 19 Top Plate Pull outwards on the front side plate to ensure that the quarter turn is secured Step 20 Top Plate The ...

Page 26: ... RTK OSDK port and is facing the correction orientation with the HR 30 connector closer to the front of the DJI M300 RTK Step 4 Connect the PRS M300 FTS OSDK Module Gently but firmly connect the PRS M300 FTS OSDK with the DJI M300 RTK OSDK port Step 5 Plug in the PRS M300 FTS OSDK Module to the DJI M300 RTK Ensure the PRS M300 FTS OSDK module is securely plugged in Step 6 Connect HR30 FTS Cable to...

Page 27: ... be completed prior to first time use and after updating the firmware on the DJI M300 RTK Configure the OSDK in DJI Assistant 2 Step 1 Before Starting To complete this configuration using DJI Assistant 2 Enterprise an internet connection is required Download and install DJI Assistant 2 Enterprise if it is not already installed The PRS will need to be installed on the DJI M300 RTK Please keep the h...

Page 28: ...RVED 28 PRS M300 USER MANUAL FOR DJI M300 RTK Step 3 Launch DJI Assistant 2 Launch DJI Assistant 2 Enterprise Step 4 Log in to DJI Assistant 2 Log in to your DJI Account If you do not have an account you will need to create one ...

Page 29: ... that the PRS is on It should power on automatically when the DJI M300 RTK is turned on If it does not turn on automatically ensure that the FTS Module and FTS Cable are connected properly The LED on the PRS will blink purple and blue when the FTS is plugged in but not yet configured Step 7 Turn on Remote Turn on the manual trigger remote This will allow you to verify the status of the FTS Step 8 ...

Page 30: ...t Set Timestamp to 50 Hz via dropdown list Set Attitude Quaternions to 50 Hz via dropdown list Set GPS to 50 Hz via dropdown list Note If this is not the first time completing these steps on this drone and you are simply re configuring the FTS as a result of a firmware update to the DJI M300 RTK the LED on the PRS may turn green at this stage In this case the setup is complete If this is the first...

Page 31: ...f the PRS Once complete turn off the DJI M300 RTK Step 11 Close DJI Assistant 2 Once the PRS and DJI M300 RTK are off close DJI Assistant Step 12 Launch DJI Assistant 2 Re launch DJI Assistant 2 Step 13 Turn on Drone and PRS Turn on the DJI M300 RTK Verify that the PRS is on The PRS should turn on automatically ...

Page 32: ...0 RTK is available Click on the icon to connect to the drone Step 15 Verify Settings Return to the Onboard SDK tab using the left side menu Verify that the correct settings were saved The Enable API Control checkbox on the top left should be checked Baudrate should be set to 230400 Timestamp should be set to 50 Hz Attitude Quaternions should be set to 50 Hz GPS should be set to 50 Hz ...

Page 33: ...ED is green the FTS has been properly configured and is ready to use The LED will turn yellow if the manual trigger remote is not connected Step 18 Process Complete Once the LED on the PRS is green the setup process is complete Turn off the PRS drone and manual remote in that order The USB C can now be unplugged from DJI assistant Don t forget to reinstall the small silicon cover to protect the As...

Page 34: ... the charging process and react to any potential problems that may occur Never leave unprotected charging batteries unattended The battery should be replaced at maximum every two years DO NOT TAKE OFF WHEN THE BATTERY INDICATOR IS RED 2 Battery Charging Battery Indications The battery charge status on both devices the manual triggering device and the electronic module can be checked by pressing th...

Page 35: ...ttery connector and unplug the cable Step 4 Remove Battery Slowly remove battery from storage compartment Step 5 Orient Battery and Cable Orient the new battery so that the cable is as shown in the corner Step 6 Plug in Battery Plug in the battery connector to the cable inside the battery compartment of the electronic module Proper attachment will result in a click sound and will be latched Step 7...

Page 36: ... open it The tab will open with a hinged door that opens to the right towards the power button Step 2 Remove SD card Gently press the SD card in to release the latch and then pull the card out of the slot Use Tweezers if necessary Step 3 Insert Micro SD Card To insert the micro SD card slide it into the slot with the metal contacts facing up An audible click should be heard when it connects proper...

Page 37: ...rmware on a SD card Copy the firmware on a SD card and insert in the PRS M300 Do not change the file names of the Firmware Step 3 Firmware LED The white LED indicates that the firmware is being downloaded and then will restart If there is an issue the LED will go Red Step 4 Turn on the PRS M300 The firmware will be updated automatically on start up Step 5 Turn on the manual triggering device The m...

Page 38: ...not connected P B P B P B P B P B Connect the HR30 FTS cable to pass initialization6 6 FTS diagnostic failed Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Change FTS module or HR30 FTS cable 7 Initialized P P P P P P P P P P 8 POD not found R R R R R R R R R R Install replace the pod 9 Very low battery 1 hour7 C C C C C C C C C C Replace charge the battery 10 SD error Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ensure SD card is readable and prop...

Page 39: ...turns white 3 To increase the channel press and hold the arm button until the LED turns off then release Repeat to increase the channel further Number of channels depends on the local regulations 4 Hold the Sync button on the PRS M300 and while turning it on The LED should be white 5 Hold the Sync button on the manual triggering device and turn it on 6 Both devices will generate a tone and Sync 7 ...

Page 40: ...g plug the HR30 FTS cable into the electronics module Ensure that the HR30 FTS cable is securely connected and cannot interfere with propellers Check that manual triggering device antenna is oriented vertically 3 Pre Flight Checklist Perform DJI M300 RTK Preflight checks Ensure DJI M300 RTK is in position mode Connect the HR30 FTS cable with PRS M300 electronic module Turn on PRS M300 Manual Trigg...

Page 41: ...S M300 is disarmed before approaching the DJI M300 RTK DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY OVER THE PRS M300 WHEN APPROACHING THE DJI M300 RTK Turn off PRS M300 BEFORE handling the DJI M300 RTK Turn off the DJI M300 RTK Disconnect HR30 FTS cable before removing batteries Inspect PRS M300 for damage 7 Deployment Checklist If necessary the system can be deployed using the manual triggering device If possible fly ...

Page 42: ... Test the manual triggering device 2 Transportation 1 Always transport in a secure storage case 3 Storage 1 Always ensure the power is off 2 Make sure the unit is clean and dry before putting in the case 4 Extended Storage Considerations 1 Store in a dry room that is room temperature 2 Uninstall the AVSS PRS M300 assembly down to the following separate components a PRS M300 Electronic Module b PRS...

Page 43: ...e manual triggering device through the arm button 4 When does the PRS M300 return to a standby state After landing for 5 to 10 seconds and then the user will receive audio feedback that it has returned to the standby state 5 How many files can the microSD card hold Erase microSD card files after 200 flights 6 How do I check the power level on the electronic module Push the blue Sync button located...

Page 44: ...eplacement Parachute Pod To return your Parachute Pod and receive your deposit utilize the same box with the provided shipping label to send the Parachute Pod to AVSS Once AVSS receives the Parachute Pod and completes the visual inspection you will be notified and will receive your deposit within fourteen business days Sending to an Authorized Dealer Contact your Authorized Dealer to notify them t...

Page 45: ...21 AVSS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 45 PRS M300 USER MANUAL FOR DJI M300 RTK Customer Support Email customersupport avss co Telephone Monday to Friday excluding holidays 10 00 am Est to 4 00 pm Est 1 844 852 0665 ...

Page 46: ...10 09 https terra 1 g djicdn com 851d20f7b9f64838a34cd02351370894 others E N a5_U10 20Gas 20Detector_en_format_191009 pdf Wingsland Z15 2019 09 16 https terra 1 g djicdn com 851d20f7b9f64838a34cd02351370894 others Z 15_Spotlight_en pdf Zenmuse XT 2016 07 11 https dl djicdn com downloads zenmuse_xt en Zenmuse_XT_ User_Manual_V1 2_en_0708 pdf Zenmuse XT 2 2018 05 11 https dl djicdn com downloads Zen...

Search results

Summary of Contents for PRS-M300

Reviews:

Related manuals for PRS-M300

Brands by name

Popular brands

AVSS PRS-M300, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for PRS-M300

Reviews:

Related manuals for PRS-M300

Brands by name

Popular brands