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XAG V40 2022 LNT

Pilot’s Operating Handbook

EN

Version AU V1.0 

Summary of Contents for V40

Page 1: ...XAG V40 2022 LNT Pilot s Operating Handbook EN Version AU V1 0...

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Page 3: ...injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product XAG reserves the rights for final interpretation and revision of the Terms and conditions herein to the...

Page 4: ...pesticides depends on chemical density spray rate spray distance flight speed wind speed wind direction temperature humidity and more Consider all factors and applicable laws or regulations when usin...

Page 5: ...raft at all times Obstacle avoidance is disabled in certain situations and operating environments Effectiveness of the Obstacle radar is dependent on the obstacle s material location shape size etc Ma...

Page 6: ...t covered by the Product warranty Some of the scenarios that may decrease the Ingress Protection include but are not limited to the following There is a flight incident collision causing the sealing t...

Page 7: ...is a game in progress Respect personal privacy Don t record or photograph people without their consent this may breach other laws You must not fly your drone over or near an area affecting public safe...

Page 8: ...Flight Status Indicator Tail 18 Preparing the Aircraft 19 Unfolding the Arms 19 Unfolding the Nozzles 21 Unfolding the Propellers 22 Installing the Liquid Tank 24 Installing the RealTerra 25 Installin...

Page 9: ...RTK 36 Using the Remote Controller 37 Inserting SIM Card 37 Charing the Remote Controller 38 Turning the Remote Controller ON OFF 39 Controls 40 ACS2 RTK Module 43 Smart Battery 44 Overview B13960S B...

Page 10: ...Device Binding Remote Controller 71 Device Binding Aircraft 76 Preparing the GNSS XRTK4 Mobile Station 81 Preparing the ACS2G Remote Controller 84 Pairing Aircraft with GNSS XRTK4 Mobile Station 87 Pa...

Page 11: ...Aerial Survey Real Terra 105 Aerial Spraying 106 Emergency Control 110 After Flight Maintenance 111 Operation with Multiple Aircraft 112 Technical Specifications 113...

Page 12: ...ntenance The Airframe and the propeller fold over doubly reducing the handling volume by a third effectively saving space and reducing cost The bionic design reduces noise by mimicking the posture and...

Page 13: ...ol Kit 1 RealTerra optional 1 ACS2G Remote Controller With ACS2 RTK Optional 1 USB Type C Cable 1 Please check that the following items are all present when unpacking the box Should there be any item...

Page 14: ...K Antenna 04 PSL Camera 12 Arm Fastener 05 Dynamic Radar 13 2 4GHz Antenna 06 Terrain Sensor 14 Airframe Nameplate 07 Searchlight 15 Peristaltic Pump 08 Nozzle 16 RealTerra 17 Smart Battery 18 SuperX4...

Page 15: ...15 XAG AUSTRALIA Wiring Guide...

Page 16: ...d Communication Indicator Description Slow Flash Green Cloud Communication connected Rapid Flash Red Cloud Communication disconnected Wireless Communication Indicator Description Slow Flash Green Comm...

Page 17: ...turning to Land Solid Cyan Initialising firmware update Rapid Flash Cyan Downloading firmware update Rapid Flash Purple Transferring firmware update Slow Flash Purple Updating firmware Illumination Bl...

Page 18: ...e Solid Red FC initialising or warming up Rapid Flash Red Sensor Excluding IMU Anomalous or GPS Anomalous or Low heading accuracy Rapid Flash Purple FC Format or Parameter Anomalous Rapid Flash Blue P...

Page 19: ...19 XAG AUSTRALIA Preparing the Aircraft Unlock the Arm fasteners and leave them in the Open position 01 Unfold both Arms frontward 02 03 Unfolding the Arms...

Page 20: ...XAG AUSTRALIA 20 Lock and Secure the Arm fasteners and ensure the fastener is tightened 04...

Page 21: ...21 XAG AUSTRALIA Gently lift the Nozzle inwards and then rotate it outward Unfolding the Nozzles...

Page 22: ...ger Unfold the Propellers until the spring plunger has properly snapped and secured in the base of the camp Push down the base to release the Propeller then rotate and fold the Propellers Base Spring...

Page 23: ...m CCW Propeller Right Arm CHECK Check and ensure the correct corresponding Propeller is attached the model of the propeller can be found between the Propeller blades and the clamp Arm 1 Right Arm CCW...

Page 24: ...d tank is installed wire up the Liquid Tank signal cable and insert it into the cable order Unwire the Signal cable before removing the Liquid Tank IMPORTANT Aircraft with RealTerra Module installed a...

Page 25: ...he Flight Status Indicator until you hear a clicking sound indicating the Real Terra is connected IMPORTANT Aircraft with RealTerra Module installed are limited to Aerial Survey detach the RealTerra M...

Page 26: ...power button again for approximately 1 second until you hear a beep from the battery 03 Unfold both the Aircraft Arms and place the aircraft in open area 04 Please be patient and wait until the Aircra...

Page 27: ...llowing items are present when unpacking the box Should there be any item missing please contact your seller immediately Antenna 2 Stand 1 Local Network Terminal LNT 1 Power Adapter 1 List of Items Lo...

Page 28: ...XAG AUSTRALIA 28 Antenna Stand Indicator Power Button Power Port Reset Button Overview Local Network Terminal...

Page 29: ...ssemble the antennas 02 Connect the Terminal of the Power Adapter to the Battery Terminal 03 Connect the Output plug of the Power Adapter to the LNT Power port 04 Place the LNT on the stand 01 02 03 0...

Page 30: ...Power button on the LNT for at least 1 second and release after the first indicator turns on The device may take up to 10 minutes for the initialization the initialization is completed approximately...

Page 31: ...WLAN On Wi Fi networking function normal WLAN Flashing Wi Fi network is busy WLAN Off Wi Fi network error WAN On Access to WAN for data synchronization WAN Flashing Wi Fi network is busy WAN Off Wi F...

Page 32: ...er Remote Controller Please carefully check if the product contains all the items listed below and your dealer if there are any missing items ControlStick Body 1 Power Adapter 1 USB To Type C Cable 1...

Page 33: ...ad Spray Spread Button Spray Spread Speed Speed Broadcast Button Speed Button A Smart Mode Button Button B 17 18 19 20 22 21 23 24 25 Bottom View 26 Power Button 27 Nano SIM Slot 28 29 Altitude Altitu...

Page 34: ...ode Add Point 15 Smart Mode Button Long Press to Enter Exit mapping Mode 16 Button B Mapping Mode Undo previous Added Point 17 Yaw Control Left Rotate Device CCW Counter Clockwise 18 Yaw Control Right...

Page 35: ...59 Solid Green 60 100 When ACS2G is ON the battery level indicator display the current battery level ACS2G Remote Controller will broadcast Low Battery when the remaining power is less than 5 and will...

Page 36: ...r OFF Device Not Connected Local Network Terminal Description Solid Green LNT Connected OFF Not Connected RTK Description Green Flashing Rover Mode Float Solid Green Rover Mode RTK Solid Red Rover Mod...

Page 37: ...troller is turn OFF 02 Gently unplug the rubber plug on the left of the Remote Controller 03 Insert the nano SIM card in as the direction shown in the figure 04 Close and Secure the Rubber Plug ACS2 u...

Page 38: ...roller Power Port The Battery Level and the mode of charging is indicated by the Battery Level Indicator Status Indicator Battery Description Quick Flash Quick Charging Mode Slow Flash Standard Chargi...

Page 39: ...cators flash simultaneously 2 Release and then Press and Hold the Power Button again until a Broadcast is heard from the Remote Controller TURN OFF 1 Press and Hold the Power Button until all the indi...

Page 40: ...T TAKE OFF Press and Hold both Altitude Control Buttons for 3 Seconds the RPA will automatically take off to a height of 2 5 meters and hover LAND Press and Hold both Altitude Control Buttons to comma...

Page 41: ...Decrease Rate Press the Speed Button to decrease the Flight Speed by 0 5m s The Maximum Flight speed of the RPA with Obstacle detection is 0 5m 6 0m s IMPORTANT Move the RPA Forward Move the RPA Backw...

Page 42: ...y Spread Button to decrease the Dosage Rate of Spray Spread Broadcast Press the Terrain Button Once to broadcast the current Mode GPS Height Terrain Follow Switch Mode Quick press the Terrain Button T...

Page 43: ...Operation Task Attaching Slide insert the ACS2 RTK Module onto the top of the ACS2G Remote Controller When the ACS2G RTK Module is inserted the ACS2G Remote Controller will broadcast Module Inserted...

Page 44: ...y Handle Indicator Panel Battery Clip Air Outlet Air Inlet Max Water Level Min Water Level Solid Normal Slow Flash Overcooled Fast Flash Overheated Double Flash Error Power Button Structure Battery Le...

Page 45: ...otherwise the power ports may be damaged X DO NOT use or store battery near heat sources such as a furnace heater and within a vehicle during hot days X DO NOT use Batteries with abnormal conditions s...

Page 46: ...Level on both batteries required Battery Status Indicator Status Description Red Solid Normal Normal Red Quick Flash Too HOT Temperature is too HOT Charging Discharging temporary Disable Red Slow Flas...

Page 47: ...Battery in Water or Battery will be damage X DO NOT use Corrosive liquids for heat Dissipation or Battery will be damage X DO NOT exceed 60 minutes for heat Dissipation or Battery will be damage X DO...

Page 48: ...XAG AUSTRALIA 48 Charging with CM12500P Battery Charger Charging with GC4000 Auto SuperCharger Station Charging with GC4000 Auto SuperCharger Station with Charging Water Tank...

Page 49: ...ambient environment of 10 C 30 C ENSURE the Batteries are recharge every 90 days to maintain battery health X DO NOT Store Batteries with less than 30 Power X DO NOT store Batteries for an extended p...

Page 50: ...ems GNSS XRTK4 Mobile Station GNSS XRTK4 Mobile Station Balance Plate 1 Tripod 1 B4100 Battery Extension Rod 1 GNSS XRTK4 Module 1 Toolbox 1 Power Supply Cable 1 GNSS RTK Module GNSS RTK Battery GNSS...

Page 51: ...tation 2 3 4 1 5 6 GNSS RTK Module B4100 Battery Extension Rod Balance Plate Tripod Battery Extension Rod Console Antenna The XRTK4 Mobile Station is comprised of the GNSS RTK Module B4100 Battery Ext...

Page 52: ...o low recharge before use 02 Connect the battery to a device then press the Power button once for at least 1 second until all the indicator lights flashes then press and hold the power button again fo...

Page 53: ...ll battery level indicators will be on Battery Status Indicator LED Status Description Red Solid Normal Normal Red Quick Flash Too HOT Temperature is too HOT Charging Discharging temporary Disable Red...

Page 54: ...rs in different colours Checking Operation Status Operation Status Indicator Status Red Light ON Normal Red Slow Flash WLAN initializing about 30 seconds Red Quick Flash Voltage is low 12 5V Immediate...

Page 55: ...RevoCast RevoSpay Remote Controller RTK Station It enables the Users to configure various settings planning a field and operating the aircraft autonomous following the pre planned flight routes and c...

Page 56: ...XAG AUSTRALIA 56 APP Operation View 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 11 08 09 10 07 01 02 03 04 05 06...

Page 57: ...tonomous Operation 05 Battery Shows the remaining Battery Voltage 06 Liquid Shows the remaining volume of the RPA s Liquid Container 07 Hover Continue Hover Command the RPA to Hover Continue Command t...

Page 58: ...Map Map data based on previous surveyed and processed data Field Field data based on previous planned field 14 Position Aircraft Tap to centre the map around the selected Aircraft 15 Position Smart De...

Page 59: ...t with Team Members or Lease to other pilots Edit the Unique name for the Aircraft Update Module firmware and remove device from this account Communication This interface displays the basic informatio...

Page 60: ...Delay 10 seconds Aircraft is connected to an RTK Base Station Battery This interface contains information related to the battery on the aircraft battery model battery cycle remaining power are all di...

Page 61: ...ion This Interface displays the information about Propulsion System and the options for pilot to conduct Calibration Ground Flight test to ensure all the motors are operating correctly Before Flight o...

Page 62: ...he information and current settings of the sensor module available on the Aircraft primarily with Terrain Radar Obstacle Avoidance and PSL Camera This interface would also allow the pilot to Turn ON O...

Page 63: ...Default LNT Wi Fi Password 20070401 03 Open XAG One APP 04 Tap on My to access Account Menu 05 Tap on Device 01 Power ON the Local Network Terminal LNT Notes The device may take up to 10 minutes for...

Page 64: ...s then Tap on for Device Binding 07 Tap on Local Network Terminal to start Binding 08 Tap on I m Connected to access Equipment Network Settings 09 Enter the password and login to the Module to edit Se...

Page 65: ...Wi Fi is indicated by the WAN Indicators 3rd Indicator Router Setup Administrator Settings for Local Network Terminal Wireless Connection Settings for External Wi Fi to provide internet connectivity...

Page 66: ...urn ON the RTK Module Open XAG One APP 02 Tap on My to access Account Menu 03 Tap on Device PREREQUISITE IMPORTANT LNT Local Network Terminal must be connected to an external internet available networ...

Page 67: ...Press and hold F1 on the RTK Module Console for at least 3 seconds and release after hearing a beep This indicate that the RTK Module is ready to bind 07 Tap on Settings to bring up the Available Wi F...

Page 68: ...p Wi Fi connection 10 Return to the APP and Tap on I m Connected to access Equipment Network Settings 11 Enter the LNT Wi Fi Network Name Password for the LNT Local Network Terminal then save the sett...

Page 69: ...the Main Page of the APP Tap on the and select Add a Device 13 Press and hold F3 on the RTK Module Console for at least 3 seconds and release after hearing a beep All the Status Indicator will flashe...

Page 70: ...ALIA 70 16 If the APP display the Device has been added successfully 17 Return to the Device Menu and check if the Device is displayed in your list of Device 18 Please restart APP once the binding is...

Page 71: ...nected before Opening APP 01 Turn ON the Remote Controller Open XAG One APP 02 Tap on My to access Account Menu 03 Tap on Device PREREQUISITE IMPORTANT LNT Local Network Terminal must be connected to...

Page 72: ...en Tap on for Device Binding 05 Tap on Remote Controller to start Binding 06 Tap on Settings to bring up the Available Wi Fi List 07 Select the corresponding ACS2 Wi Fi Default ACS2G Wi Fi Network ACS...

Page 73: ...p Wi Fi connection 09 Return to the APP and Tap on I m Connected to access Equipment Network Settings 10 Enter the LNT Wi Fi Network Name Password for the LNT Local Network Terminal then save the sett...

Page 74: ...Main Page of the APP Tap on the and select Add a Device 12 Press and hold the Power Button of the Remote Controller for 6 10 seconds and release after all indicators are flashing Red This indicates th...

Page 75: ...STRALIA 15 If the APP display the Device has been added successfully 16 Return to the Device Menu and check if the Device is displayed in your list of Device 17 Please restart APP once the binding is...

Page 76: ...ore logging into Open APP PREREQUISITE LNT Local Network Terminal must be connected to an external internet available network indicated by the WAN indicator on the LNT Device Binding can only be achie...

Page 77: ...r 2 seconds then release it Repeat the press hold once more for 2 seconds then release it again The Wireless Communication indicator 3rd Indicator will start flashing orange indicating the Aircraft is...

Page 78: ...Tap on I m Connected to access Equipment Network Settings 10 Return to the APP and Tap on I m Connected to access Equipment Network Settings 11 Enter the LNT Wi Fi Network Name Password for the LNT L...

Page 79: ...LNT Wi Fi Check Ensure the LNT Wi Fi Network is connected 12 Return to the Main Page of the APP Tap on the and select Add a Device 13 Add the Device by Scanning the QR Code on the Device or Enter the...

Page 80: ...XAG AUSTRALIA 80 16 Return to the Device menu and check if the Device is displayed in your list of Devices 17 Please restart the APP once the binding is completed...

Page 81: ...obile Station Station Location selection Select solid and flat ground with open space above There should be no obstacles over the elevation angle of 15 for continuous tracking and observation of the s...

Page 82: ...Plate on top of the Tripod as shown 04 Tighten the fixing bolts on the Tripod to firmly secure the Balance plate 05 Place the Rover assembled in Step 2 from top into the spacing hole and close the bu...

Page 83: ...oning Status will refresh and display as FIX Normal 08 RTK Mobile Station is now ready for USE CHECK Check Ensure the Positioning Status of the RTK Module Console is in RTK Mode Solid Blue Check Ensur...

Page 84: ...ork Terminal Wi Fi Network had been setup Connected Device binding of XRTK4 Mobile Station had been setup ACS2 RTK Module had been attached PREREQUISITE IMPORTANT Please be patient the devices may tak...

Page 85: ...e Menu Tap on Remote Controller for Device details 06 Tap on Set Base Station for Base Station Settings 07 The APP will automatically detect and display the available base station nearby 08 Select the...

Page 86: ...yed 10 Tab on to return to Remote Controller Device details and ensure the following RTK Positioning is now RTK Active Set Base Station is now Connected to a Mobile Station Displaying Station ID such...

Page 87: ...Aircraft for Device Detail 03 Tap on the for Positioning System then taps on RTK Base Station 1 2 3 LNT Local Network Terminal Wi Fi Network had been set up Connected Device binding of GNSS XRTK4 Mobi...

Page 88: ...s for nearby station based on the positioning of the Aircraft If the Aircraft is placed indoor or area where it can t be positioned the APP may not be able to search for Nearby Station Warning 07 Retu...

Page 89: ...Aircraft for Device Detail 03 On the Universal Information Tab Tap on Pair with ControlStick 1 2 3 LNT Local Network Terminal Wi Fi Network had been set up Connected Device binding of ACS2G Remote Co...

Page 90: ...corresponding Remote Controller and then tap on Pair for Pairing 05 When the Pairing is completed it will display Pairing Successful 06 Return to the Device Menu and check the status of Bind Remote C...

Page 91: ...Set as operation Device 1 2 3 Aircraft are required to be set as operation devices before they can be used for Aerial Survey Spraying or Spreading LNT Local Network Terminal Wi Fi Network had been set...

Page 92: ...XAG AUSTRALIA 92 04 The corresponding aircraft is now set as an operation device and is available for operation Notes Maximum of 2 Aircraft can be set and used for operation simultaneously 4...

Page 93: ...hat had imported the data Internet Access to Cloud for Data Retrieval Using the same XAG Account PREREQUISITE This section is primarily for previous XAG Pilots to access Fields that had been previousl...

Page 94: ...l be displayed 05 Alternatively the user may choose to search for the fields as well 06 Select 1 or Several fields then confirm to start importing the field to this Smart Device 07 After the field is...

Page 95: ...h the field or pilots who have surveyed the area for an HD Map Satellite map accuracy varies and is not recommended for a new or inexperienced pilot unfamiliar with the field or the Aircraft The pilot...

Page 96: ...on one of these to expand the menu for alternate options 06 Tap on the desired location on the map to Add points 07 Alternatively the User can use the crosshair to add boundary obstacles and No spray...

Page 97: ...97 XAG AUSTRALIA 10 The field has now been created 11 Tap on to review the List of Field HD Map Device The field is now available for Route Planning...

Page 98: ...Connected Device binding of XRTK4 Mobile Station had been setup ACS2 RTK Module had been attached PREREQUISITE 01 Tap on to expand the Options menu then tap on Create a new field 02 Tap on to positio...

Page 99: ...P Press on APP Adding Point via Remote Controller Press Button A on Remote Controller Removing Point via Remote Controller Press Button B on Remote Controller Field Boundary Field Boundary are individ...

Page 100: ...USTRALIA 100 07 Enter Insert Field Information then Tap Complete to Save 08 The field has now been created 09 Tap on to review the List of Field HD Map Device the field is now available for Route Plan...

Page 101: ...ponding fields for additional options 03 Additional options include Aerial Flight Aerial Survey Manage fields Share Field and more 04 Proceed to Manage Fields to edit or pre plan the fields 05 At the...

Page 102: ...Points Tap on the points then select Delete Point Non Spraying Zone Add Points Tap once between the segments and drag the to add Points Move Points Drag the points to the appropriate location Delete...

Page 103: ...tom Route Custom Route based on the points that the user had added Parameters Route Direction The Direction of each Flight Route Route Spacing The Spacing Distance between each Flight Route Boundary S...

Page 104: ...PP is up to date 06 Check and ensure there are sufficient battery for the operation Including LNT Remote Controller and RTK Station Battery 07 Check and ensure the Remote Controller is paired to all a...

Page 105: ...Aerial Survey Real Terra IMPORTANT Maximum acreage for RealTerra aerial survey is 6 66 ha Functions of Real Terra with Local Network Terminal is NOT yet available and will be release for use around J...

Page 106: ...RTK Remote Controller and Aircraft Completed Setting Aircraft as Operation Device Completed Pre Flight Checklist Completed Field Planning PREREQUISITE 01 Open XAG One APP and tap on the Operation 02...

Page 107: ...l assigned the aircraft for the operation of this field Spray Settings Route Settings is now available for setting Review adjust the settings Refer to Page 107 108 for Spray Settings Route Settings th...

Page 108: ...t to Task Area Adopt Safe Point Planning Enabled This function will allow Pilots to add Guide Point to guide the flight route of the RPA from Take off point to the Task Area Disabled Disabling this fu...

Page 109: ...rrain Terrain Following Settings Obstacle Avoidance Dynamic Radar Settings for Obstacles Avoidance Automatic route optimization Break point is the location where the autonomous task was interrupted by...

Page 110: ...ncy Control via ACS2G Remote Controller Motion Control Hover Switch Mode Hover Press the Hover Button to command the UAV to Hover Switch Mode Press and Hold the Hover Button to switch Mode The Remote...

Page 111: ...thoroughly clean UAV after each operation 01 Refill the Liquid Tank with soap water or soap powder water and engage all nozzle to drain and clean out remaining residues within the spray system 02 Ref...

Page 112: ...switch between the aircraft After switching the Aircraft the APP will display the selected Aircraft Name at the Aircraft status Bar Switch Control IMPORTANT Inspect and ensure the Take off and Landing...

Page 113: ...requency 2 4000GHz 2 4835GHz Maximum Thrust Weight Ratio 1 8 Hovering Precision good GNSS signal RTK Enabled 10cm horizontal 10cm vertical RTK Disabled 0 6m horizontal 0 3m vertical radar enabled 0 1m...

Page 114: ...n Maximum flow rate single pump 5L min Peristaltic Pump Image Sensor 1 2 3inch 12M CMOS Sensor Lens FOV 112 2 7mm 16 8mm 35mm Equivalent Mechanical Shutte 1 200 1 2000s Image Format JPG Power 10W Opti...

Page 115: ...ating Frequency 24GHz Sensing Mode Millimeter wave Imaging MIMO Sensing Parameters Obstacle s Position Distance Direction of Motion Relative Velocity Field of View FOV Horizontal 40 Vertical 45 Relati...

Page 116: ...otor Model VC13180 Maximum Continuous Operating Current 80A Maximum Operating Voltage 56 6V Electronic Speed Controller Model P4718 Diameter Screw Pitch 47 x 18inch Foldable Propeller Rated Voltage DC...

Page 117: ...Communication Protocol Wi Fi Operating Frequency 2400 2483 5 MHz Antenna TNC Port 2dBi Warranty Period 12 Months Dimensions 101mm x 86mm x 37mm Weight Approx 335g Power Input DC 40 54V B13960S Batter...

Page 118: ...rature 20 to 55 Storage Temperature 20 C to 20 C 1 Month 20 C to 45 C 1 3 Months 20 C to 55 C 3 12 Months Max Transmission Distance Unobstructed free of interference 800 Meters Charging Voltage Curren...

Page 119: ...Energy 962 Wh Rated Output 48 1V 120A Operating Temperature 10 C to 45 C Charging Temperature 10 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 10 C to 30 C IP Rating IP65 Compatible Aircraft XAG V40 2021 XAG P40 2021...

Page 120: ...e 20 50 C Storage Temperature 40 85 C Relative Humidity 100 condensation Warranty Details 12 Months GNSS Performance Specifications Compatible motherboard K726 GNSS Frequency BDS GPS GLONASS Galileo Q...

Page 121: ...5 735 5 835GHz Channel spacing 20 MHz Frequency error frequency stability 10 ppm Communication mode Full duplex Communication protocol Transparent Forward error correction FEC Data rate 6Mbps Modulat...

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