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VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2

 

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2020  SIYI  Technology  Copyright 

 

 

5.10 Fail Safe 

 

Before linking VD32 transmitter to VD32 receiver, do not forget to do fail-safe 

settings and turn on the function, thus if your transmitter lost linkage with receiver, 

fail-safe function will run automatically and immediately to protect your model from 

a crash. 

Steps 

1. 

Make sure the transmitter is linked to receiver. 

2. 

In “Model Settings” menu, tap on “Fail Safe” to enter Fail-Safe menu; 

Summary of Contents for VD32

Page 1: ...VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1 2 1 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright VD32 REMOTE CONTROLLER USER MANUAL V1 2 OCT 2020...

Page 2: ...ge and 16 independent digital output channels perfectly compatible with major commercial flight controllers on market VD32 also supports configuration through the built in touchscreen easy and conveni...

Page 3: ...t Channel Definitions 17 2 2 3 Sub trim Button 18 2 2 4 Ports on VD32 19 2 3 Technical Specifications 20 2 4 Packing List 23 2 5 VD32 Common Diagram 24 2 6 Transmitter LED Indicator Definition 25 3 GE...

Page 4: ...l Reverse 51 5 7 Sub Trim 52 5 8 Trim Setting 54 5 9 Trainer Mode 55 5 10 Fail Safe 58 5 11 Timer 60 5 12 Voltage Alert 61 5 13 Farming Voice 62 5 14 Joystick Dead Zone 64 5 15 Multi Drone Control 65...

Page 5: ...g 87 7 3 PWM Settings 88 8 Video Transmission Datalink Settings 90 8 1 Basic Settings 91 8 2 Advanced Settings 93 8 3 Bluetooth 93 8 4 Link Status 94 8 5 Video Transmission Settings 94 8 6 Navigation...

Page 6: ...CAUTION Cautions on what manipulation may lead to property loss Prohibited Mandatory Mark 1 2 Flight Safety VD32 transmitting system is designed for professional application in specific industries us...

Page 7: ...ricity plant a radar station railways or in any other fields where an irregular flight operation may cause property loss or human injuries Do not hold or cover transmitter antenna or obstruct its tran...

Page 8: ...is activated Always switch on the transmitter first and hold the throttle joystick at its bottom position then power on your aircraft vehicle 1 3 Precautions on Charging VD32 VD32 transmitter comes w...

Page 9: ...semble bend press abandon or damage SD card by any means Stop using the SD card if you find it soaked by water oil or any other chemical liquid CAUTION A SD card is also an electronic product keep it...

Page 10: ...s place your VD32 transmitter at places where babies or kids do not reach DANGER VD32 transmitter should be placed as below Not too hot above 60 or too cold under 20 Not under direct sunshine or too d...

Page 11: ...nterference VD30 transmitter and its receiver are linked by a unique matching code and the enhanced anti interference ability supports multiple transmitters working in stability synchronously Extraord...

Page 12: ...t long time business flight in outdoors 4 Kilometer Control Range VD32 s control range can reach 4 kilometers which covers the business flight range for most agricultural drone pilots A perfect mate f...

Page 13: ...trim buttons are made of elegant aluminum alloy CNC Molding along with a unity industrial design extraordinary manipulating experience Fulfils the Requirement of Complicated Models and Robots In defa...

Page 14: ...ne jack two Ethernet ports and Bluetooth Various Ports on Sky Unit VD32 receiver comes with one UART port and one CAN port for telemetry connection with your flight controller CAN is optional PC Softw...

Page 15: ...VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1 2 15 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright 2 2 Parts 2 2 1 At a Glance...

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Page 17: ...cks Buttons Switches Default Definition Mode 2 JIYI FC Notes 1 Joystick J1 Aileron 2 Joystick J2 Elevator Reversed 3 Joystick J3 Throttle CH 95 95 Standard E S C CH 89 89 FOC E S C 4 Joystick J4 Rudde...

Page 18: ...the chapter SIYI TX APP in this manual for detail 2 2 3 Sub trim Button VD32 transmitter comes with two Sub Trim buttons which support continuous trimming to 4 channels Each sub trim button goes to 2...

Page 19: ...hnology Copyright Sub trim buttons can also be used to unlock transmitter system menu when the setting lock is turned on Press and hold the two buttons to unlock transmitter Mark Please refer to Sub t...

Page 20: ...Controller User Manual v1 2 20 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright 2 3 Technical Specifications Overall Channels 16 Channels Applicable Model Planes Helicopters Gliders Quadcopters Multi rotors Vehicles B...

Page 21: ...m Control Range 4 km 2 5 miles unobstructed free of interference 2 km 1 2 miles ground to ground PC Software SIYI Assistant v1 2 0 Battery Type Power Chargeable Built in 3 7V 8000mAh Li Po 1S battery...

Page 22: ...5X180X114 mm Net Weight 780 g Sky Station Receiver Signal Output 14 channels of SBUS 5 channels of PWM Datalink Ports to FC UART CAN optional Antenna Gain 5 dBi Working Voltage 15 50V Telemetry Volta...

Page 23: ...erature 10 to 55 Dimensions 106 x 25 x 41 mm Net Weight 108 g 2 4 Packing List 1 x VD32 Transmitter 1 x VD32 Sky Station 1 x FPV Camera with Dual Navigation Lights 1 x 4 pin Data Cable Flight Controll...

Page 24: ...VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1 2 24 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright 2 5 VD32 Common Diagram...

Page 25: ...r s different working status Status Indicator Definition Solid Green Transmitter works well Twice Red Blinks Antenna error Triple Red Blinks RF initialization failed Four Red Blinks Joysticks require...

Page 26: ...t 3 GET READY TO USE VD32 3 1 How to Place Transmitter Antenna Right A Mark VD32 transmitter has the best signal strength when the antennas are placed horizontally A B Thus please avoid pointing anten...

Page 27: ...VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1 2 27 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright B C 3 1 1 Good Antenna Angle of Transmitter...

Page 28: ...VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1 2 28 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright Aircraft in front of the transmitter Aircraft up from the transmitter...

Page 29: ...al v1 2 29 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright 3 1 2 Good Antenna Angle of Receiver Flying high Altitude higher than 10 meters antennas should be placed downwards Flying low Altitude lower than 10 meters a...

Page 30: ...itter Before charging your VD32 transmitter please read the part 1 READ TIPS 1 3 Precautions on Charging VD32 Transmitter carefully Please use the original OTG Micro USB cable coming in VD30 packing l...

Page 31: ...transmitter Charging Indicator Definition Power Off Charging Solid Red Transmitter is under charging Solid Green Charging is finished 3 3 How to Link Bind VD30 Transmitter to VD32 Receiver Each unit...

Page 32: ...screen menu tap on System Settings General Settings 3 Turn to your VD32 receiver stick a pin or needle to the linking button inside the linking hole press and hold the button for 3 seconds till the st...

Page 33: ...reference Generally if your VD32 transmitter has been set up as Thumb slide throttle joystick then the throttle type in System Settings should be Thumb slide as well Thumb slide Joystick While users a...

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Page 35: ...YI Technology Copyright 4 MAIN MENU Model Name Displays the name of the selected model Model Type Displays the selected model type Battery Level Real time display of VD32 transmitter s battery level S...

Page 36: ...y Sub trim Displays the digital sub trim value of all 4 channels Screen Lock The main menu is locked the touchscreen is disabled the icon disappears when main menu is unlocked SD Card A SD card is ins...

Page 37: ...itter s Model Settings menu there are a series of useful functions offering basic and advanced settings for different kinds of model devices CH Monitor Channel Monitor Real time display of all channel...

Page 38: ...ing value of the sub trim function Trainer Mode One on one training through two transmitters Fail Safe Adjust fail safe settings Timer Turn on off the timer LowVol Alert Low Voltage Alert Low power al...

Page 39: ...2020 SIYI Technology Copyright 5 1 Channel Monitor In Channel Monitor users can check the real time changing of output values in all 16 channels 5 2 Model Select Model Select function supports users...

Page 40: ...ce Steps 1 In Model Settings menu tap on Model Select in the screen it shows the model select menu 2 Tap on a model name then Select in the screen it pops up Confirm your selection tap on Yes to finis...

Page 41: ...hnology Copyright Steps 1 Tap on a model name then Rename in the screen it pops up Confirm to rename the model then Yes in the screen it shows a virtual keyboard menu 2 Input a new name for the model...

Page 42: ...keyboard to input numbers and punctuations Backspace Delete what is already input Cancel Cancel inputting the transmitter will not save the input 5 2 3 Copy a Model Users can copy a model data from th...

Page 43: ...y Copyright 2 Select the target model on the turntable then tap on Yes to finish 5 2 4 Reset all Models Users can reset all the data in the model list to the default settings Steps 1 In the Model Sele...

Page 44: ...l Type In VD32 transmitter there are several default model types Fixed wings Gliders Multi rotors racing drones agricultural drones and the others helicopters each model type with its default settings...

Page 45: ...ly It is better to save the model data before switching to another model type 5 3 1 How to Select a Model Type Steps 1 In the transmitter settings menu tap on Model Settings Model Type 2 In the screen...

Page 46: ...ng to what they have bought Then the joystick switch button dial definition and datalink settings will be done automatically And you will be ready for flight immediately CAUTION Please make sure your...

Page 47: ...f calibration And select Standard for ESC which requires calibrating output value then your VD32 transmitter will generate the channel value automatically according to your requirement 3 Calibrate you...

Page 48: ...tands for the minimum maximum limit value 2 When the channel output is normal tap on the left right box to input value of the minimum maximum limit the range is between 150 and 150 3 After setting out...

Page 49: ...r can be mapped freely as you need to the joysticks switches buttons and dials Steps 1 Please refer to the picture above Tap on the last box on right of your target channel to open the list of all joy...

Page 50: ...ght of Channel 1 and select a joystick switch button dial in the list In the box it will show the selected joystick switch button dial Mark In Channel Mapping menu if you are to redefine a channel tap...

Page 51: ...1 When your VD32 transmitter is linked to a new model please confirm if all the servos buttons and switches have been mapped to right channels as you need 2 Try to manipulate the joysticks switches bu...

Page 52: ...w Tap on the Normal Reversed box to switch the channel direction and the box will show if the channel is normal or reversed Mark Tap on Reset to reset all channels 5 7 Sub Trim Sub Trim function helps...

Page 53: ...not a good idea to use Sub Trim function when you are flying an agricultural drone Steps 1 In Model settings menu tap on Sub Trim in the screen it shows Sub Trim menu 2 Select a channel according to y...

Page 54: ...value are 5 Trim Setting Value 1 Trim Stepping Value That is when Trim Setting value changes 5 units the Trim Stepping value changes 1 unit VD32 transmitter s Trim Setting value is default to be 5 th...

Page 55: ...adjust all 4 sub trim channels tap on a channel according to your requirement to change its trim stepping value 3 Use the virtual turntable to select a target Trim Stepping value the adjustable range...

Page 56: ...iner mode VD32 transmitter supports turning on off the function through a physical switch or button And users can switch the identity between trainer and student Steps 1 Use the trainer cable to conne...

Page 57: ...t in the master transmitter the slave transmitter will get authority to manipulate the channel otherwise it will have no authority 6 In the trainer mode menu you can define a physical switch or button...

Page 58: ...ver do not forget to do fail safe settings and turn on the function thus if your transmitter lost linkage with receiver fail safe function will run automatically and immediately to protect your model...

Page 59: ...ransmitter 4 Tap on OFF and switch it to ON to activate Fail Safe function 5 When the function is turned on tap on a channel according to your requirement and switch HOLD to 0 then use the virtual tur...

Page 60: ...before taking off 5 11 Timer In VD32 transmitter main menu there are two timers Timing Mode Up Counts from 0 the timer alerts when it reaches the time Down Counts from the start time the timer alerts...

Page 61: ...aft power voltage is lower than the safe level VD32 transmitter will vibrate and send voice alert Steps 1 In Model Settings menu tap on Voltage Alert in the screen it shows the voltage alert menu 2 Ta...

Page 62: ...itches with 16 positions They are SA SB SC SD S2 and S3 Steps 1 In Model Settings menu tap on Farming Voice in the screen menu it shows the farming voice menu 2 In the farming voice menu tap on ON OFF...

Page 63: ...e A B Line Flight Mode Auto AutoMode Auto Flight Mode Rcd A Record A Record A Point Rcd B Record B Record B Point ExeAB Execu AB Execute A B Line for Topxgun flight controller only Clear Clear AB Clea...

Page 64: ...stick Dead Zone By setting a certain dead zone range VD32 transmitter helps user filter out channel values which are input by touching the joysticks unintentionally When the range is set the channel v...

Page 65: ...an control up to three drones at the same time Switch Drone The function is to switch the control of linked drones from drone No 1 to No 3 When the Syn control function is not activated VD32 transmitt...

Page 66: ...function is activated Steps 1 In the model settings menu tap on MultiDroCtrl in the screen it shows the multi drone control menu 2 Tap on SwitchDr define a 3 stage switch according to your requirement...

Page 67: ...ransmitter s basic functions Lock Display Screen Lock Display Turn on off the display of the transmitter touch screen and adjust brightness H W Settings Hardware Settings Change the hardware definitio...

Page 68: ...etting Data Export the transmitter settings or model settings Power Ratio Adjust the power ratio ESC Cali Calibrate ESC through PWM ports on the sky station 6 1 General Settings General Settings Menu...

Page 69: ...s Turn on off the radio signal transmitting RDStep RD Stepping Value Set the stepping value range 1 100 of the right dial RD Higher it is more channel value the channel value increases in a single mov...

Page 70: ...and Display Introduction Screen Lock The touchscreen lock is disabled when the screen lock is enabled Screen Lock Waiting Time Set the waiting time before locking transmitter screen Screen Brightness...

Page 71: ...ch it between the Position Mode and the Speed Mode and the switch S1 S4 S5 S6 to switch between Self locking and Self resetting The Difference between the Left Dial LD s Position and Speed Mode Positi...

Page 72: ...e the S1 S4 S5 S6 Switch In the H W settings menu select a switch according to your requirement tap on Self locking Self resetting to define the working mode 6 4 Extending Ports Settings The extending...

Page 73: ...nsmitter sky station GPS SDK 3 Under Transmitter the DATA1 port supports the trainer mode output of the trainer transmitter and input of the student transmitter 4 Under sky station the DATA1 port supp...

Page 74: ...No calibration is required if it was the thumb slide joysticks The self centering joysticks require calibrating when they fail to reach the maximum minimum positions or when they stay out of the middl...

Page 75: ...ate system displays the real time position of the joysticks 3 Tap on Start in the screen it pops up Confirm if both the joysticks are in the middle position 4 Hold the joysticks and make them stay in...

Page 76: ...or several times 7 Tap on Finish when it is over 6 6 LD Calibrating Calibrating the left dial can maintain its output accuracy The left dial requires calibration when it stays out of the middle positi...

Page 77: ...ws LD to the middle position 3 Make sure the left dial is in the middle position then tap on Next in the screen it shows Calibrating LD s middle position do not move LD 4 Please do not touch the left...

Page 78: ...he SD card to VD32 transmitter ignore this step if it was there 2 In the system settings menu tap on EXT IMT Stt in the screen it shows the export import setting data menu 3 Tap on System Settings to...

Page 79: ...d in the SD card to the computer through a SD card reader the files are in format CFG The data of the system settings is named as SYS CFG the data of all model settings is named as ALL CFG the data of...

Page 80: ...er output according to their requirement Optional output power is 10dBm or 27 dBm Steps 1 Power on the transmitter and sky station make sure that they are linked with each other 2 In the system settin...

Page 81: ...ing to their requirement Steps to Choose the Antenna s 1 Power on the transmitter and the sky station make sure that they are linked with each other 2 In the system settings menu tap on Power Ratio in...

Page 82: ...ibration Steps to Calibrate the ESC 1 In the system settings menu tap on ESC Cali in the screen it shows the ESC calibration menu 2 According to the tips in the screen connect your ESC signal wires to...

Page 83: ...2020 SIYI Technology Copyright on Next the channel value of the transmitter throttle stick reaches to the minimum position automatically and wait for the confirming sound again 4 The ESC calibrating i...

Page 84: ...Technology Copyright 7 Sky Station Settings Functions General Stts General Settings Set the basic functions of the sky station Voltage Cali Voltage Calibrating Calibrate the voltage telemetry PWM Sett...

Page 85: ...sky station status indicator blinks yellow once when it is switched to the SBUS mode yellow twice to the PPM mode yellow 3 times to the PWM mode 3 When it is done the status indicator of the sky stat...

Page 86: ...e sky station CAUTION Do not turn on the automatic linking function when you are using more than one sky stations at the same time 7 1 3 Voltage Telemetry When the voltage telemetry function is turned...

Page 87: ...y station or transmitter 7 2 Voltage Calibrating Before using the sky station it is necessary to calibrate the telemetry voltage of both the sky station and the aircraft Here are some preparing work b...

Page 88: ...voltage range is from 3 3V to 50V measuring with a multi meter 2 Let s take an example of 25V select Standard Voltage in the POW menu tap on to set standard voltage to 25V 3 Tap on SET in the screen i...

Page 89: ...ey are linked with each other 2 The PWM port 1 of the transmitter is mapped to the PWM port 1 of the sky station the PWM port 2 of the transmitter is mapped to the PWM port 2 of the sky station and so...

Page 90: ...ngs Set basic functions of the datalink module Advance Stts Advanced Settings Set the auto link function and the baud rate Bluetooth Choose the Bluetooth module for your flight controller Link Status...

Page 91: ...Port Select a way of the transmitter output to a smartphone or a tablet Available ports A USB output Micro USB output and Bluetooth output Flight Controller Select a flight controller VD32 transmitte...

Page 92: ...h the flight controller you need to switch the port to Datalink Steps In the System Settings menu tap on Port Settings tap on Micro USB to switch the port to Datalink Mark When you switch the Micro US...

Page 93: ...your flight controller Steps Make sure that the sky station is linked with the transmitter in the Advanced Settings menu tap on Baud Rate and input the baud rate 8 3 Bluetooth Please select the right...

Page 94: ...link status of VD32 transmitter in real time 8 5 Video Transmission Settings Users can check the serial number of the video transmission module and power on off the function Function Device Displays t...

Page 95: ...are and voice broadcast upgrading Please download the SIYI Assistant software and connect the transmitter with the computer Steps to Upgrade Firmware and Voice Broadcast 1 Please visit SIYI Technology...

Page 96: ...cable connect its one end to the Micro USB port on VD32 transmitter another end to the computer 6 Run the SIYI Assistant check transmitter s current firmware version if it was not the latest version...

Page 97: ...vice Guide 1 Please visit SIYI Technology official website http www siyi biz 2 In Service and Support menu tap on To be repair Procedure 3 Find after sale service center or technical support staff inf...

Page 98: ...unit 10 1 1 7 Day Return Refund You can request Return Refund Service Within seven 7 days of receiving a product if the product has no manufacturing defect has not been activated and is still in new...

Page 99: ...erial numbers waterproof marks etc show signs of tampering or alteration Damage is caused to the product by uncontrollable external factors including fire floods high winds or lightning strikes A prod...

Page 100: ...l proof of purchase receipts or invoices are not provided or are reasonably believed to have been forged or tampered with A product sent to SIYI for replacement does not include all original accessori...

Page 101: ...during the warranty period you may obtain after sales service by contacting SIYI s service center You will need to provide a valid proof of purchase receipt or order number for the warranty service Ch...

Page 102: ...h or misuse of the battery and charger Damage caused by operation in bad weather i e strong winds rain sand dust storms etc Damage caused by operating the product in an environment with electromagneti...

Page 103: ...VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1 2 103 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright Products or parts with an altered identification label or from which the identification label has been removed...

Page 104: ...r s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are design...

Page 105: ...locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult...

Page 106: ...safe exposure The tests are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model The highest SAR value for this model product when tested for...

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