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©2013 

DJI  Innovations.  All  Rights  Reserved.             

                                                                                                                       

 

Warning & Disclaimer 

No adjusting or amending is allowed to Z15. 

Z15 is specialized for Camera and Lens before it leaves the factory. Please mount your camera to Z15 when get it. 

No adjusting or amending is allowed to Z15. Do not modify or add any other component/device (such as filter, lens 

hood, etc.) to the camera; make sure to use the original battery; otherwise it may ends up with worse performance 

or even internal malfunction. 

Z15 can only work with Flight control system specified by DJI Innovations (

Ace One/ Ace WayPoint/ WooKong M, 

make sure to upgrade the flight control system to the latest firmware version

)

, so as to ensure the highest stability 

and precision

. Please  download  the  corresponding  assistant  software  and  upgrade  the  flight  control system MC 

firmware, otherwise may lead the Z15 work abnormally.

 

Make sure the Flight control system operates in the safest manner when the main power battery is connected. We 

strongly recommend customers to remove all propellers, use power supply from R/C system or flight pack battery, 

and keep children away during gimbal calibration and parameter setup. Please strictly follow these steps to mount 

and connect gimbal on your aircraft, as well as to install the assistant software on your computer.

 Please respect 

the AMA’s National Model Aircraft Safety Code.

   

As DJI Innovations has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification (including use of non-specified DJI 

parts  i.e.  motors,  ESCs,  propellers,  etc.)  or  misuse,  no  liability  shall  be  assumed  nor  accepted  for  any  resulting 

damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. DJI assumes no liability 

for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. 

DJI and Zenmuse  are  registered  trademarks  of  DJI  Innovations Names  of product, brand,  etc.,  appearing  in this 

manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are 

copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in 

any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with 

respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.

 

 

Specified

 Camera and Lens Type list for Z15-GH3

.

   

 

Camera Type 

Panasonic GH3 

Lens Type

 

OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Z15-GH3

Page 1: ...2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 1 Zenmuse Z15 GH3 User Manual V1 02 2013 12 26 Revision www dji com...

Page 2: ...gimbal calibration and parameter setup Please strictly follow these steps to mount and connect gimbal on your aircraft as well as to install the assistant software on your computer Please respect the...

Page 3: ...ve Angle Gimbal pointing keeps the same relative angle with aircraft nose direction The relative angle between gimbal pointing and aircraft nose direction is changeable The relative angle between gimb...

Page 4: ...ependent IMU module and HDMI AV module Gimbal Controller Unit GCU 1 Connect the gimbal controller to the flight control system by CAN Bus The GCU will control the gimbal s pan roll and tilt rotation L...

Page 5: ...to aircraft M2 5 8 Head cup screw Gimbal Video Power Cable 1 For GCU and Wireless Video Transmission Unit connecting transmitting AV signal Micro USB Cable 1 For adjusting parameter and upgrading firm...

Page 6: ...TUP 8 MOUNT 9 CAMERA WIRING SHUTTER CONTROL 11 VIDEO SIGNAL TRANSMISSION 13 GCU WIRING 14 WORKING MODES HDMI AUX2 SWITCH SETUP 16 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USAGE 18 TEST 18 APPENDIX 20 MATTE...

Page 7: ...er control cable is pluggable user can unplug it if nonuse the shutter control function Servo Driver Module 1 Servo Driver Module 1 Pan 360 Pan 360 Roll 40 Roll 40 Tilt 360 Tilt 360 Servo Driver Modul...

Page 8: ...S A P S C N MF AFC AFS AFF M i A Please set the Mode as Creative video M MF AFC AFS AFF Select Select AFC Select the Shutter priority AE mode in the Menu and adjust the shutter speed to 200 Please ena...

Page 9: ...e camera first and then put the retaining ring through lens until it is fixed Mount Camera into Gimbal Camera Mounting Screw Camera Mounting Screw Lens Retaining Ring Screw Lens Retaining Ring Screw s...

Page 10: ...e Notes Ensure to mount the side of servo driver module1 without ports to the aircraft nose direction Make sure the top and bottom plates of damping unit stay parallel when mounting preventing the dam...

Page 11: ...st and then carry out the following procedures to connect the camera and gimbal HDMI AV Interface Camera HDMI Port Camera Shutter Camera Lens Camera Shutter Control Cable Gimbal LED Indicator HDMI AV...

Page 12: ...ion 1 Position 2 First shooting Position 2 Position 1 No shooting Position 1 Position 2 Second shooting Notes Set the camera of Z15 GH3 to Creative video the shutter can be used to record video One to...

Page 13: ...able is recommended Make sure you solder the gimbal video power cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly As the cable carries power ensure the cables are insulated or wrapped to preve...

Page 14: ...y voltage should be within the defined limits 6S when using one battery for both S800 EVO and Gimbal power supply Please refer to S800 EVO User Manual for details Battery 4S 12S Make sure the ports ar...

Page 15: ...Off when non connection and disconnection 2 position switch channel AUX1 For HDMI AV conversion switch Conversion function is on while non connection or disconnection 2 position switch channel Or Futa...

Page 16: ...tain the Working Mode from last moment if the cable between MODE and RC receiver is disconnecting while working Tips For 3 position switch you may assign Position 1 to Non orientation locked Position...

Page 17: ...D or reverse the assignment Notes This function can only work in FPV Mode Reset When this function is on if the working mode switch from other modes to FPV Mode Reset the gimbal will force the camera...

Page 18: ...efore Flight Notes The gimbal is installed firmly to landing gear and camera mounted correctly and stably All cables are in correct connection without anyone in backwards The gimbal video power cable...

Page 19: ...hree axes of gimbal should be in the condition as the above diagram shows step7 The gimbal goes into initialization at this time the three axes will rotate very slowly step8 The gimbal is at a standst...

Page 20: ...cables attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure Make sure all wiring is correct otherwise it may lead to abnormal operation or the gimbal may start to operate out of control Mak...

Page 21: ...ft and gimbal control Setup the Aileron Elevator Throttle Rudder channels on TX for aircraft roll elevator throttle rudder control and TX AUX2 for aircraft control modes Please refer to the Flight Con...

Page 22: ...7 Futaba S Bus S Bus Or Or Tx1 Tx2 Rx1 Rx2 Gimbal Control Aircraft Control WKM ACE ONE RC Receiver JR AUX2 RUDD THRO AILE ELEV AUX2 RC Receiver Futaba Hitec 5 4 3 2 1 Or Rx2 7 6 Or GEAR AUX1 8 Channel...

Page 23: ...ess video transmission unit transmitting AV signal XT60 To battery To GIMBAL if DJI Innovations S800 used G6 To Gimbal transmitting motor command G8 To Gimbal transmitting video signal Micro USB port...

Page 24: ...using BVR flight Switch to the FPV Mode first then to another Working Mode needed 4 The gimbal LED flashing red 1 The gimbal and camera disconnected 2 Camera is off 3 Camera setup failure 1 Make sure...

Page 25: ...7 Windows 8 32 or 64 bit Mechanical Electrical Characteristics Working Current Static current 200mA 25V Dynamic current 400mA 25V Locked rotor current 4A 25V Operating Temperature 10 C 50 C Weight 1...

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