Technology showcase
PitMode
A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV is PitMode. It allows racers to power up their
video transmitters during race events without interfering with other racers and still having the ability to
change VTX settings or do some testing.
There are two types of PitMode supported:
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In-Band PitMode:
Range is limited to 2-3m, but transmission happens on the selected frequency
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Out-Band PitMode:
Range is limited to 2-3m, transmission is on 5584MHz until leaving PitMode
There are three subcategories:
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Unify Pro HV RACE using push-button:
Activate PitMode
: push-button needs to be hold while the Unify Pro RACE is powered up. This will
permanently enable PitMode even during power cycle. Powering up the Unify pro RACE in PitMode
is indicated by a solid
red
LED only.
Activate VTX to fly
: wait until it’s up and running and
press the push-button for 8 seconds
. The
Unify Pro RACE will set the output power according to the power settings and is ready to fly.
Deactivate PitMode:
push-button needs to be hold while 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
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Unify Pro HV and 5V supporting SmartAudioV2 using push-button:
Activate PitMode
: push-button needs to be pressed and hold the Unify Pro RACE is powered up.
This will
temporarily
put the Unify Pro into PitMode. The Unify Pro is now inside the menu and all
settings can be changed.
Activate VTX to fly
: just power cycle the system without pressing the push-button on the next
power up
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Unify Pro HV, 5V and RACE supporting SmartAudioV2 used with TBS CORE PRO:
The TBS CORE PRO, it will provide you with full access to PitMode functionality using the OSD
menu. By default the VTX is locked and only In-Band PitMode can be selected. To select Out-Band
PitMode the call sign need to be changed to a custom one and show time need to be set to always.
Using the TBS CORE PRO the PitMode is permanently enabled or disabled (even during power
cycle)
To fly power up the system, wait until the OSD has booted and hold your roll stick right for 3
seconds. A timer will appear on the screen counting up to 3 before enabling your VTx according to
your power settings.
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