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Standby time

> 300 hours

Operate Duration

> 5 hours

Charging Time

< 5 hours

Operating Temperature

-20°C to 55°C

Storage Temperature

-40°C to 70°C

Humidity

5%RH – 95%RH

Remote Controller – ARC1

Model

ARC1

Dimension

171*105*74mm

Weight

432g

Rated Capacity

2600 mAh

Voltage

7.6V

Bluetooth

4.0 BLE

6.0mw

GPS

GPS + G BEIDOU

Operating Temperature

-20°C to 60°C

Charging Temperature

0°C to 45°C

Charging Voltage

9.0 V

Charging Current

1.5 A

Charging Power

13.5 W (Maximum)

GNSS RTK Ground Module

Model

XRG94GJP

DC Input

5.8V

1.5A

Signal Tracking

GPS

L1/L2

GLONASS

L1/L2

BEIDOUE

B1/B2

Horizontal Positioning Accuracy

1cm + 1ppm

Heading Accuracy

± 0.4°

First Time Positioning Duration

Cold Boot:

< 50s

Warm Boot:

< 35s

RTK Input

RTCM 3.2

Radio Frequency

925 to 928 MHz

Raido Frequency Range

3km LOS

Radio Receiving Sensitivity

-110dBm

Radio Maximum power output

20mW

Network

LTE FDD Band 1/3

Connectors

8 POP PINS

Operating Temperature

-40°C to 85°C

Storage Temperature

-55°C to 95°C

Bluetooth

BT 4.0LE

GNSS RTK Extension Rod + Battery

Model

B4100

Battery Type

Lithium Polymer Battery

Dimension

45 * 45 * 1166mm

Summary of Contents for P Series

Page 2: ... Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use XAG P SERIES RTK Agricultural UAS correctly and safely https www youtube com watch v gF15fb_WWRI Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for future updated Videos Download the XAG APP Be sure to use A2 Pilot phone to download the necessary APP to operate XAG P Series UAV Operation Firmware Center RTK Setting Mapping Container Tool Searching for K...

Page 3: ...light Recorder 15 Empty Tank Warning 15 Operation Resumption 15 Terrain Tracing System 15 Aircraft Status Indicator 16 Return to Home RTH 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 Smart Battery 19 XAG Smart Battery 19 GNSS RTK 23 XAG GNSS RTK 23 DIAGRAM RTK Ground Module 23 DIAGRAM GNSS RTK Rover Portable Base Station 24 RTK Status Indicator 25 CDA Nozzles 28 DIAGRAM CDA Nozzles 28 Liquid Conta...

Page 4: ...Overview 59 Operation Flight Parameters Enroute 60 Operation Flight Parameters Application 61 Operation Flight Parameters Spray 62 Operation Flight Parameters RTH 63 Operation Flight Parameters Flight Route 64 Emergency Procedure 67 Post Flight Recommendation 68 Appendix 69 Specifications 69 P Series Smart Battery 69 Propulsion System 70 Spraying System 70 Remote Controller A2 Pilot Phone 70 Remot...

Page 5: ...XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page 5 Product Profile This chapter describes the features of the XAG P Series RTK UAV contains the diagrams of the aircraft and remote controller with component explanations ...

Page 6: ...control system unifies the new hardware structure and high performance industrial sensors by few taps P SERIES can fly autonomously and avoid obstacles Safety risk will be minimized with the unique AI Fault Prediction Spraying life into the field iRASS intelligent centrifugation technology significantly enhances spraying precision of P SERIES The new macromolecule atomizing disk weighs only 5 2g c...

Page 7: ...AS to identify its nose direction without compass supports UAS to be operate in magnetic interference environment Radar Terrain Tracing and Optic Positioning Millimeter Wave Radar can accurately detect the terrain up to 30 meters difference in altitude it is suitable for various terrains including rugged terrain Omni bearing 40 terrain sensing terrain deviation 10cm When GNSS RTK or GPS is interfe...

Page 8: ... Atomization Disc 5 Pump Cable 6 Frame Arms 7 XCOPE 8 Landing Gear 9 Orientation LEDS 10 Motor Protective Rubber 11 XAG Smart Battery 12 Liquid Tank 13 Aircraft Hood 14 Secure Bracket 15 M1 Motor 16 M2 Motor 17 M3 Motor 18 M4 Motor 19 Antenna R 20 Antenna L 21 Radar 22 Optic Flow 23 M1 Pump 24 M2 Pump 25 M3 Pump 26 M4 Pump ...

Page 12: ...nnel who have completed the theoretical and practical courses in this field and has the comprehensive ability requirements for the profession All XAG UAV requires activation before any flight operation Device Activation XAG UAV requires activation prior to any operations and activation codes are provided to owner separately from this Handbook Device activation code maybe provided differently depen...

Page 13: ...rd Pattern Custom Waypoint Standard Pattern Operation mode guides the aircraft to travel along a system generated and operator approved flight route The flight routes are generated after each corners of the field are recorded and flight parameters confirmed In this operation mode operator are able to edit the parameters of Spray Width Boundary Safe Distance Obstacle Safe Distance No Spray Safe Dis...

Page 14: ...e and bear no responsibility for actions undertaken in Manual Mode XAG Spot Spray operation mode is based on precision mapping and autopilot navigation to apply liquid precisely on the exact location of 240 Spot Trees per hour If the Spot Diameter Spray Width UAV will perform Spiral Spray If the Spot Diameter Spray Width UAV will perform Rotary Spray UAV will automatically apply fixed volume on ea...

Page 15: ...nction of Operation Resumption The Operation Resumption functions allow the operator to temporarily pause during the operation e g AI Fault Detection Insufficient Battery Liquid to finish the task or other unexpected XAG UAS automatically calculate pre flight and record breakpoint during operation without the needs of any manual recording Terrain Tracing System XAG Terrain Tracing Radar uses Milli...

Page 16: ...tors Normal Green Flash x 3 GPS Mode Red Flash x 2 Safe Mode White Flash x 2 Firmware Updating ____________ Red Solid Aircraft self check incomplete Warning Yellow Fast Flash GPS Heading Error 40 Aircraft will hover for 30sec then descend 40 Aircraft will continue its task with yellow Fast Flash Warning Purple Fast Flash FC Formatted or Abnormal Parameters Blue Fast Flash ESC Error Red Flash x 3 C...

Page 17: ...rator can resume the mission after a replacement battery is installed Failsafe RTH Failsafe RTH is automatically active when the aircraft detects abnormal condition in the aircraft or the flight environment had exceeded the normal operation parameters The aircraft will return home automatically to the take off point Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Attaching the Propellers Rotate the propell...

Page 18: ... 2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page 18 Smart Battery This chapter describes the features of the XAG Smart Battery contains the diagrams of the P Series Battery with component explanations ...

Page 19: ...ttery is fully charged 5 Operating Temperature The Aircraft will only operate when the temperature is between 10 C to 40 C 6 Over Current Protection The battery stops charging when a high amperage more than 10A is detected 7 Over Discharge Protection Over discharging can seriously damage the battery Current output will be cut off when the battery cell is discharged to 2 8V when not in flight mode ...

Page 20: ...evel Indicators while charging Battery LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Battery Level 0 10 10 30 30 50 50 70 70 90 90 100 Fully Charged Battery Level Indicators LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Battery Level Battery Locked Low Voltage 10 30 30 50 50 70 70 90 90 100 ...

Page 21: ...osure to the sun The battery will automatically discharge when it is idle the battery level should be checked on a fortnightly basis and recharge when battery level is 30 The Battery should be placed flat or vertically and it should not be placed sideway If there are any problems you should contact the support personnel to arrange maintenance Battery Maintenance To maximize and prolonging battery ...

Page 22: ... 2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page 22 RTK This chapter describes the features of the XAG RTK Module contains the diagrams of the RTK Ground Module with component explanations ...

Page 23: ...l navigation satellite systems GNSS such as GPS P Series UAV integrated with GNSS RTK is an quad copter UAV that were developed by XAG to achieve precision agricultural application and requires RTK Referencing to achieve centimeter level precision With anti magnetic interference ability it allows P Series to keep a steady flight even in complex geomagnetic environments such as Mining area and high...

Page 25: ...D Flash x 1 Failed to connect to network YELLOW LED Flash x 2 Connecting network YELLOW LED Flash x 3 Network connected but fail to gain RTK data Buzzer beeping Input position for base station is too far away from the true position Low Battery alarm The battery voltage is lower than 12 5V Operation Mode LED Indicator L1 ICON L 1 Flashes Mode RED LED Flash x 1 Mapping RED LED Flash x 2 Portable Bas...

Page 26: ... at the highest terrain possible Tripod needs to be properly setup and ensure it is stable The level bubbles within 1 range Battery Inspection Inspect the battery level to ensure there are sufficient powers for the planned task For long duration task it is recommended to connect the RTK Station with an external Power Bank to ensure the RTK station have sufficient battery for the whole task ...

Page 28: ...in crop protection allowing effective spraying programmes to be undertaken quickly in non mechanized agriculture and greater spraying productivity in mechanized agriculture Being able to apply pesticides accurately quickly and cost effectively when needed gives the opportunity of fully implementing Integrated Pest Management programmes with reduced overall pesticide usage DIAGRAM CDA Nozzles ...

Page 29: ...on Level Table Level RPM 2017 2018 1 1000 550 um 2 2000 285 um 3 3000 235 um 200 um 4 4000 195 um 165 um 5 5000 165 um 150 um 6 6000 150 um 135 um 7 7000 140 um 125 um 8 8000 125 um 120 um 9 9000 120 um 115 um 10 10000 115 um 110 um 11 11000 110 um 105 um 12 12000 105 um 100 um 13 13000 100 um 95 um 14 14000 95 um 95 um 15 15000 95 um 90 um 16 16000 90 um 85 um IMPORTANT The Recommended Spray Heig...

Page 30: ...018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page 30 Liquid Container This chapter describes the features of the XAG Liquid Container contains the diagrams of the 12L Liquid Container with component explanations ...

Page 31: ...ically senses chemical density temperature and volume Accurate and Reliable During the flight container s information is updated uninterruptedly Allowing the aircraft to adjust the chemical output and differentiate flying routines in order to prevent chemical overdose and protect our environment DIAGRAM Liquid Container ...

Page 33: ...in open areas tall and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system 3 Avoid obstacles crowds high voltage power lines trees and bodies of water 4 Minimize interference by avoiding areas with elevated levels of electromagnetism including base stations and radio transmission towers 5 Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factors such as ai...

Page 34: ...rting Civil Aviation Advisory Publications CAAPs 166 1 and 166 2 Controlled Airspace CASR Part 101 101 080 requires permission from air traffic control these applications will be assessed by Airservices and if approved permission is granted to the RPAS operator via CASA All applications for operations within 3NM of a controlled aerodrome or above 400FT within controlled airspace must be forwarded ...

Page 37: ...Smart Battery RTK Smart Battery are fully charged 2 Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly 3 Motors can start and are functioning normally 4 UAS Batteryis properly inserted and secured 5 Liquid Containeris properly inserted and secured 6 A2 Pilot phone is successfully connected to the aircraft ...

Page 39: ...cally for XAG Autonomous UAS this application would allow operator to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite based positioning systems global navigation satellite systems GNSS and achieve RTK Operators are enabled to access and connect to these available RTK Reference point available within range 1 RTK Real Time Position 2 Battery Remaining Voltage 3 RTK Settings Menu 4 Modu...

Page 40: ...tion The fully autonomous flight operation requires precision accuracy to assist the operation of UAS Once these processes are completed Operator will be able to beginning mapping in Mapping APP and pre plan for operation 1 Open RTK Setting APP and Login with your Username and Password 2 Once login is successful operator will require to Select the corresponding RTK Station 3 Select this Icon to Po...

Page 41: ...isplayed here 5 Open RTK Module Information to inspect Device Information and Battery Information 6 Device Information 7 Battery Information 8 Select RTK Settings Menu 9 Operators are able to manually adjust RTK Station Name 10 Editing Station name will allow you to identify the station for future easy reference ...

Page 42: ...nually adjust RTK Reference Point Setting 12 Select one type of Reference point for RTK Station 13 RTK Station is now collecting coordinate from Satellite 14 RTK Station had finished Coordinate collection from Satellite 15 RTK Location is now fixed and ready for UAV Operation ...

Page 43: ...cultural UAS this application would allow operator to Create manage Task access the server for historical task list and map the operation area based on the different operation mode 1 Current Position 2 Map Settings 3 Full Half Map 4 Measurement Tools 5 Create Farm Task 6 Create New Task 7 Refresh Button 8 Task Information 9 Total No of Fields 10 Total Acreage Size 11 Task Detail ...

Page 44: ...y autonomous flight operation requires a preplan flight route and operation mode and could be planned and generated by XAG A2 APP Mapping Operator can access the RTK Rover and plan their field with the use of RTK Rover and A2 Pilotphone Instructions on how to create and operate their Rover as listed below 1 Open Mapping APP and log in with your Username and Password 2 Once Login successful operato...

Page 45: ...ect Connect Rover 5 Operator will require to Select the corresponding RTK Rover then select OK 6 When the Rover is successfully connected your Rover will be shown on a blue banner shown as above 7 Select NEW TASK to create a new task 8 Create a new Task by selecting this Icon Go to Step or 9 Create a Task by Historical Task Mapping APP Main Menu User Menu Rover Connection Connecting to RTK Rover N...

Page 46: ...ls operator are able to choose whether to create the standard pattern by HD Map generated by XAG C Series GeoSurvey OR 14 Create Standard pattern by Rover 15 Enter the remaining details and select OK 16 Select RECORD BOUNDARY to start recording the corners of your Task Field Depending on your cellular connectivity Map might take a few minutes to load Repeat Process until all the corners of your Fi...

Page 47: ...our field had been recorded Select one of the outer boundary to generates Flight Path then Select Close to return to Field List Recording Corners Recording Corners Continue Recording Corners Continue Recording Corners Continue Recording Corners Continue Recording Corners Continue ...

Page 48: ...l an option list appear 20 Upload your Route Data for your Field 21 The Field is now uploading to XAG Cloud and will be available for you once the upload is completed Operator may now leave the Mapping APP and your created field will now be ready to be operated in the Operation APP Return to Field List Select and Press Route Opening Option list Upload Route Route is now uploading to XAG Cloud Mapp...

Page 49: ... individual aircraft and adjust parameters and operate of the UAV 1 Warning Notification 2 Name of the Selected UAV 3 Radio Status 4 Cloud RTK Status 5 Lock North up Mode 6 Current Position 7 HD Normal Map 8 Measurement Tools 9 Position to UAV Position 10 Warning Notification 11 UAV Commands 12 UAS Module Information 13 RTK Status 14 Flight Speed 15 Flight Altitude 16 Remaining Battery 17 Remainin...

Page 50: ...Right side of the A2 Pilot Phone Swipe Left to Open User Menu STEP 3 Select Open UAV Manager STEP 4 Hold and Drag UAV into Top Section to PAIR UAV STEP 5 Follow the on screen instruction DO NOT TURN ON UAV until Pairing Process Begin After the UAV is successfully paired Verbal Notification will notify Operator that the UAV is successfully connected If the UAV is not successfully paired Operator wo...

Page 51: ...can inspect the aircraft conditions by opening UAS Module Information from Operation APP UAV Overall Status This interface provides basic information about the status of individual Component and its version GNSS RTK Module Open GNSS RTK Module and confirm 1 GNSS RTK is successfully connected and appear as Normal 2 Ensure there are sufficient Satellites for RTK GPS satellites is 10 and stable If th...

Page 53: ...le Open Propulsion Module and perform Motor Test 1 Select Test 2 Operators can Test the Motor by selecting the specific Motor or Test All Motor simultaneously Testing Individual Motors Testing All Motors WARNING Please stand clear from Aircraft during Motor Testing ...

Page 54: ...1 Select Auto Check 2 Follow the On screen instruction and perform the system check on Spray System If there are any problems listed please perform additional manual check and replace the parts required Self Check Preparation Self Check in Progress Testing Result WARNING DO NOT USE chemical for Spray System Testing ...

Page 55: ...Reserved Page 55 Terrain Tracing Module This interface provide basic information about the Status of Terrain Tracing Component Confirm the Status is OKAY XCOPE Obstacle Avoidance Module Open XCOPE Module and confirm the Status is OK ...

Page 56: ...nd the A2 Pilot Phone WARNING Confirm the Operation Area is within the RTK Coverage radius Ensure Aircraft is in GPS Mode Aircraft Status Indicator Green Flash x 3 Ensure Flight Route Safety Position Size and Height Propellers are ingood condition and firmly secured Nothing obstructing the motors Motors are in good condition and working Strong GNSS Satellites ...

Page 57: ...utonomous flight operation are created managed and operated by XAG A2 APP Operation Operator can access and manage their daily Task with an XAG account Instructions on how to create and operate their mission are listed below 1 Open Operationy APP and Login with your Username and Password 2 Once login is successful Please select the corresponding Team 3 Operator is now directed to the Operation APP...

Page 58: ...ed and will display Field that had been previously mapped 7 Select the Field and Select ADD 8 The Field is now bonded to this Task 9 Press Hold the UAV 10 Drag the UAV into the Field 11 Operator is now direction to Operation Overview Add the Field to Task Assigning UAV to Field Task Menu Click the Task and position Map to Field Location Select Highlight the Field ...

Page 59: ...ion Overview Open Propulsion Module and perform Motor Test 12 Operation Flight Parameters Enroute 13 Operation Flight Parameters Application 14 Operation Flight Parameters Spray 15 Operation Flight Parameters RTH 16 Operation Flight Parameters Flight Route ...

Page 60: ...errain Enable If Terrain Setting is enabled the aircraft will travel to the Mission start point following the terrain on the preset height Disable If Terrain Setting is disabled the aircraft will travel to the Mission start point following the preset height based on the RTK Station Guide Point Mode Mode A Aircraft will take off at the preset height and readjust to operation height at mission start...

Page 61: ...Sensibility Low Response to change in terrain elevation slowly recommended for terrain with rapid change in elevation in order to maintain a stable altitude Medium Response to change in terrain elevation moderately recommended for terrain with moderate change in elevation in order to maintain a stable altitude High Response to rapid change in terrain elevation recommended for terrain with gradual ...

Page 62: ... Task Click on this section to adjust the settings Dosage This setting will allow operators to adjust the dosage setting for the UAV to operation in the selected field Setting are adjustable in mL per ha Atomization This setting will allow operators to adjust the atomization rate for the UAV in the selected field Settings are adjustable in between 85 550 μm ...

Page 63: ...ft will return to the Home Point following the terrain on the preset height Disable If Terrain Setting is disabled the aircraft will return to the Home point following the preset height based on the RTK Station Home Point Default Aircraft will return to original Take off point Custom Aircraft will be redirected to the new position preset by operator upon flight completion Guide Point Mode Mode A A...

Page 64: ...rate the UAV into a Standard pattern application where the aircraft will operate in an even route pattern within the selected field Border Pattern Operator may operate the UAV into a Border pattern application where the aircraft will only follows the border of the selected field Start Point This setting will allow operators to adjust the starting point of the UAV Return Point This setting will all...

Page 65: ...n Flight Route 20 Once Visual Inspection is completed Operator can now select Start to Begin Task 21 The Flight Route is now uploading to the UAV 22 P SERIES UAV will begin operation in 5 seconds 23 Task Status should now displayed as Task Running 24 Select this icon to open the operation status and monitor the aircraft operation Start Button Swipe Right to Start Task Safety Checklist Confirmation...

Page 66: ...ommand the UAV to 1 RETURN HOME 2 FORCE LAND 3 PAUSE RESUME WARNING Confirm the Operation Area is within the RTK Coverage radius Ensure Aircraft is in GPS Mode Aircraft Status Indicator Green Flash x 3 Ensure Flight Route Safety Position Size and Height Propellers are in good condition and firmly secured Nothing obstructing the motors Motors are in good condition and working Strong GNSS Satellites...

Page 67: ...ilot phone to temporary hover or force land the aircraft The following images describe how to operate during Emergency Emergency Landing During Operation if an emergency occurred Operators have the option to press and Hold the Failsafe button on the Left side of the A2 Pilot Phone and Drag the UAV from Top to bottom into Landing or temporary pausing any aircraft operation by Pause ...

Page 68: ...nd the liquid container Any residues remaining within the aircraft may pose hazardous to other operating personnel and shorten the operating lifespan of your aircraft Please follow the instructions below for in field cleaning Spray System Module Open Propulsion Module and perform Nozzle Test 1 Select Manual Check 2 Follow the On screen instruction and perform the system check on Spray System This ...

Page 69: ...on Method GNSS RTK Spray Width m 2 5 3 0 3 5 Efficiency ha mission 0 7 1 3 2 0 Operation Efficiency ha hr 2 6 4 0 5 3 Max Speed 8m s Max Flight Time with XAG Battery 20 Minutes 25 Minutes 30 Minutes Operating Temperature 10 Cto 45 C P Series Smart Battery Model B12400 B12620 B12710 B12800 Battery Type Lipo Lipo Lipo Dimension 183 137 261mm 183 137 277mm 183 137 302mm Net Weight 3 85kg 4 6kg 5kg 5 ...

Page 70: ...e Dimension 152 5mm 76mm 25 2mm Weight 261g Ingress Rating IP 67 Ingress Protection Rating System Processor Qualcomm MSM8916 RAM 2Gb LPDDR3 ROM 16Gb eMMC Extended Storage Micro SD 64Gb Display Screen 5inch 1280 x 720 Touch Screen Multi touch Capacitive Screen Radio Multi Touch Frequency Range 921MHz 924MHz Receiving sensitivity 110dBm Maximum Power output 20mW Network Type LTE FDD BAND 1 3 Bluetoo...

Page 71: ...Current 1 5 A Charging Power 13 5 W Maximum GNSS RTK Ground Module Model XRG94GJP DC Input 5 8V 1 5A Signal Tracking GPS L1 L2 GLONASS L1 L2 BEIDOUE B1 B2 Horizontal Positioning Accuracy 1cm 1ppm Heading Accuracy 0 4 First Time Positioning Duration Cold Boot 50s Warm Boot 35s RTK Input RTCM 3 2 Radio Frequency 925 to 928 MHz Raido Frequency Range 3km LOS Radio Receiving Sensitivity 110dBm Radio Ma...

Page 72: ... kg Output Power 756 W Output Current 15 0 2A Output Voltage DC 50 4 0 2 V Input Current 9A Maximum Input Voltage AC 90 260V Operating Temperature 20 C to 45 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 45 C Storage Humidity 10 to 90 RH Safety Standard GB 4943 ISO6469 3 XAG Firmware Update Use XAG A2 Pilot phone Firmware Center app to update any XAG product Firmware Update 1 Open APP Firmware Center 2 Select the...

Page 73: ...ndbook are subject to change Download the latest version from If you have any question about this document please contact your supplier or contact us by sending an enquiry in the following method P 61 2 9168 7918 E Info xagaustralia com au Copyright 2018 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved ...

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