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TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 (HV) Video Tx 

 

High quality, license-free, ultra-tiny, race ready vtx 

Revision 2017-08-15 

 

The TBS UNIFY is a new line of video transmitters, optimized for 

compatibility across multiple “platforms” and reduced to a small form 

factor, completely redesigned and tailored for FPV use. Perfect for 

small multi rotor platforms where flight times are critical. 

Key features 

World’s lightest 40/48ch video transmitter line 

Extremely powerful - with integrated heatsink 

25mW (up to 800mW with HAM license*) 

One button frequency and power setup 

OSD configuration using TBS SmartAudio (via PNP PRO OSD) 

RP-SMA connector with frame mounting holes integrated 

5V input or 2-6S input with 5V output versions available 

Solder-on module dimensions available on request 

NEW:

 improved noise filtering on HV version (Batch >1004) 

NEW:

 optimized heat dissipation on HV version (Batch >1004) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8

Page 1: ...re flight times are critical Key features World s lightest 40 48ch video transmitter line Extremely powerful with integrated heatsink 25mW up to 800mW with HAM license One button frequency and power s...

Page 2: ...channel setting Activate press button during powered up LED red Deactivate automatic with next power up without pressed button Deactivate press button during powered up LED blue red blue when unlocke...

Page 3: ...requires HAM license special unlocking procedure only for RACE version where authorization has been granted 3...

Page 4: ...or Channel Band and Power Installation Mounting Menu Table Frequency Table OSD control via CORE PRO Channel Band and Power control Custom frequencies Video transmitter pinout TBS UNIFY PRO V2 5G8 unit...

Page 5: ...rt presses Unlock power select mode FOR HAM USERS ONLY Press button for 20 to 25 seconds The Red LED will flash 3 times to confirm You have unlocked the video transmitter for use with all frequencies...

Page 6: ...s for band three flashes for power level Subsequently the BLUE LED will indicate the value Red LED Indicate item Channel band or power setting Blue LED Indicate value For example Channel 6 Band B Powe...

Page 7: ...power levels we recommend to start flying after a maximum of 1 minute so that the airflow can begin to provide adequate cooling When video transmitters heat up they start transmitting with less output...

Page 8: ...5880 5917 MHz Low Race Band 5621 5584 5547 5510 5473 5436 5399 5362 PowerLevel 25 200 500 800 mW The selections in orange requires HAM license to operate legally The video transmitter ensures that yo...

Page 9: ...Unfortunately there is no real way to know if your CORE PRO is compatible The first batch 3rd batch and all subsequent batches are compatible but it is hard to know if your CORE PRO supports TBS Smart...

Page 10: ...requency feature by TBS requires a HAM license callsign you can choose a frequency of your liking away from anyone else For the real pro s you can make your custom Cloverleaf antennas that match your...

Page 11: ...5G8 HV RACE The UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV comes with wires ready to be assembled into your own projects Should you want to connect it to TBS products such as the TBS CORE TBS CORE PNP PRO PNP25 PNP50 etc you w...

Page 12: ...the Unify Pro RACE is powered up This will permanently disable PitMode even during power cycle The LED will show blue in case the Unify Pro RACE is locked and blue and red in case it s unlocked Unify...

Page 13: ...en with multiple video transmitters changing channels or powering up SmartAudio SmartAudio is a protocol developed by TBS for OSD to VTx communication All newer generation OSDs at TBS and all UNIFY PR...

Page 14: ...conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RF Exposure Statement This dev...

Page 15: ...transmitters make sure your groundstation equipment is properly shielded Adding Return To Home RTH to an unreliable system does not increase the chances of getting your plane back Work on making your...

Page 16: ...r and EMI interference Do not buy the cheapest equipment unless it is proven to work reliably e g parts falling off multitudes of bug fix firmware updates community hacks and mods are a good indicator...

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