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Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC 

User Manual

Port Description 

GCU

ROLL

For roll axis control 

TILT

For tilt axis control 

PAN

For pan axis control

MODE

For Working Mode switch

SHUT

Reserved channel

AUX1

For camera aperture control

AUX2

For Gimbal orientation (down or forward) switch in FPV Mode 

S-Bus Receiver

AUX3

For camera record control

PPM Receiver

G7

1. To wireless video transmission module, transmitting AV or HD signals
2. To DJI Lightbridge, transmitting HD and aircraft control signals

XT60

To battery (To GIMBAL if DJI S800 EVO used)

G6

To Gimbal, transmitting motor command 

G9

To Gimbal, transmitting video signal 

Micro-USB port: PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades

CAN-Bus port: Use CAN-Bus to connect GCU to the Flight Control System

Gimbal

HDMI-HD/AV Port

To camera HDMI port

Motor Command Input Port

To GCU G6

9-Pin Cable Port

To GCU G9

Gimbal LED Indicator

Description

LED Indicator

HD mode, HDMI-HD/AV module transmits normally

 

 LED is blinking green.

HD mode, without camera HDMI video input

 Green LED is solid on.

HD mode, DJI Lightbridge App video source has been set to “HDMI/AV”

 Yellow LED is solid on.

AV mode, HDMI-HD/AV module transmits normally

 

 LED is blinking yellow.

AV mode, without camera HDMI video input

 Yellow LED is solid on.

HD video transmission module and gimbal is disconnected

 

 LED is blinking red.

Appendix

Содержание Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC

Страница 1: ...Zenmuse Z15 BMPCC 2014 05 V1 0 User Manual ...

Страница 2: ...ack battery and keep children away during gimbal calibration and parameter setup Follow these steps to mount and connect the gimbal to your aircraft as well as during the installation of the Assistant Software on your computer Please respect the AMA s National Model Aircraft Safety Code As DJI has no control over use setup final assembly modification including use of non specified DJI parts i e mo...

Страница 3: ...ps the same relative angle with aircraft nose Relative angle between gimbal direction and aircraft nose is controllable The relative angle between gimbal direction and aircraft nose is 0 TX Control Controllable Controllable Uncontrollable Attitude Stability YES YES YES Vibration Reduction YES YES YES Stick Movement Definition ROLL is locked level in 0 2 3 stick command and rotates in 2 3 endpoint ...

Страница 4: ...ing the CAN Bus The GCU will control the gimbal s pan roll and tilt movements GCU GCU ROLL TILT PAN MODE SHUT AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 Lens Retaining Ring 1 Mounting the camera lens Mounting Bracket 4 Mounting the gimbal to landing gear Mounting Board for Receiver 1 Attaching the GCU and providing a convenient mount for the receiver or other devices Cable Clamp 1 Cable management Camera Mount Screw 2 Standa...

Страница 5: ...CU to gimbal Camera Record Control Cable 1 Connecting gimbal HDMI AV unit to camera Servo Cable Package 1 Connecting GCU and receiver AV Video Power Cable 1 Connection between GCU and Wireless Video Transmission Module transmitting the AV signal iOSD Mark II Cable 1 Connecting GCU and DJI iOSD MarkII Micro USB Cable 1 Adjusting parameters and upgrading firmware via a PC CAN Bus Cable 1 CAN Bus Fli...

Страница 6: ...deo Transmission 12 B DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission 13 C DJI Lightbridge Air System 13 GCU Wiring 15 GCU Ports Indication 16 Working Modes AUX1 AUX2 Switch Settings 16 Working Mode Switch Settings 16 AUX1 Switch Settings 17 AUX2 Switch Settings 17 PC Assistant Tuning 18 Installation and Usage 18 Basic Setting 18 Upgrade 19 Info 19 Pre Flight Check 20 Check Before Each Flight ...

Страница 7: ...transforms the TX signal into a record control signal with a record control cable The camera record control cable is removable Unplug it if record control is not needed Servo Drive Module 1 Pan 360 Servo Drive Module 3 Tilt 50 140 Arrow represents the lens direction Camera Mount Position Receiver Mount Board Damping Unit Lens Retaining Ring Mount Hole IMU Module Camera Mount Holes Camera LED Indic...

Страница 8: ...Reserved Mount step1 Mount the lens onto the camera Mounting Lens Retaining Ring into Gimbal step2 Mount the Lens Retaining Ring into the Gimbal as shown in the diagram Camera Mount Hole Lens Retaining Ring Mount Hole Mount ...

Страница 9: ...step4 Adjust camera and tighten the top camera mounting screw Tighten the bottom camera mounting screw and the lens retaining ring screw Mounting Gimbal to Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S800 EVO Aircraft nose direction For mounting receiver S800 EVO Landing Gear Lens direction Mount ...

Страница 10: ...y has been set from the factory The center of gravity position directly determines the gimbal s overall performance Do not adjust the gimbal s center of gravity by yourself The gimbal is highly precise and depends on this precision for the most optimal performance Do not remove any screws on the gimbal which may result in inferior performance or even damage to the gimbal itself Do not unplug any c...

Страница 11: ...a DJI HD wireless video transmitter module Remove the camera from the gimbal before disconnecting the cable between the HDMI HD AV module and camera Record Control The Z15 BMPCC translates a TX command to a record control signal to start and stop a recording Set a 2 position switch channel for remote record control Make sure the record control cable is correctly connected Whichever 2 position swit...

Страница 12: ...7 Power Video Signal GND 14V 52V 14V 52V step1 Solder the corresponding Video Signal GND cables to a wireless video transmission module Air Unit step2 Plug the AV video power cable lead into the GCU s G7 port step3 Toggle the HD AV switch to the AV position step4 Power on the gimbal If the gimbal LED indicator blinks yellow it is functioning normally If the LED indicator shows solid yellow the vid...

Страница 13: ...lost Check the connections between the camera and the HDMI video input Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module and iOSD MarkII to the GCU prior to powering on C DJI Lightbridge Air System GCU GCU This example is based on a DJI Zenmuse BMPCC gimbal and A2 flight control system Video Signal Transmission AV Video Power Cable Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit Connect to t...

Страница 14: ... that the GCU is connected Always connect wireless video transmission module to GCU prior to powering on Standard HD video power cable is recommended Finish off the other connections according to DJI Lightbridge user manual If the gimbal LED indicator continually blinks red power cycle the gimbal The following diagram shows how a video signal is transmitted from the gimbal If the video signal does...

Страница 15: ... Manual for all connection and configuration details Gimbal Control Unit GCU Make sure the ports are accessible when installing the GCU so as to facilitate wiring and software configuration In 3 pin ports pins near the nicks are signal pins 6 pin cable for G6 9 pin cable for G9 DO NOT cover the heat sinks keep them unobstructed The GCU module is NOT water proof or oil proof RC Receiver These are e...

Страница 16: ... FPV Reset The camera orientation is forward when not connected or no input is provided If S Bus receiver is used it should be connected to the AUX2 port 2 position switch channel or PPM channel AUX3 Camera record control Default is off when not connected or no input is provided If a PPM receiver is used it should be connected to the AUX3 port The following table shows the corresponding relationsh...

Страница 17: ...annel of receiver to AUX1 port Assign Position 1 to Add Position 3 to Reduce or reverse One of the two switch positions Position 1 is to add camera aperture and the other Position 3 is to reduce camera aperture Toggling the switch will do the following Position 2 Position 1 Increase aperture 2 Positon Switch 3 Positon Switch 3 Positon Switch Position 2 Position 3 Decrease aperture AUX2 Switch Sett...

Страница 18: ...r from DJI com 3 Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation 4 Run Assistant 5 Upgrade the firmware or configure parameters using Assistant as needed The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP Win7 and Win8 32 or 64 bit Basic Setting You can set transmitter channels for roll tilt and pan control and also switch between working modes during flight Mov...

Страница 19: ...r the upgrade is complete Ensure your computer is connected to the internet Close any antivirus programs and network firewalls during the upgrade Ensure the gimbal is powered on during the upgrade Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade Info You can check the Assistant version via Info S N is a 32 digit authorization code for function activations The authorization code for your unit is ...

Страница 20: ...ng ports AV video power cable is properly soldered and shielded if an AV video transmission module is used Verify transmitter settings Camera record control cable is correctly mounted Camera menu options and settings are correct A proper connection between GCU and RC receiver A proper connection between GCU and flight control system Latest Flight Control System MC Firmware is installed Refer to th...

Страница 21: ... in the position as illustrated in the above diagram step7 The gimbal goes into a second stage initialization At this time the three axes will start to rotate very slowly step8 The gimbal is at a standstill after initialization and ready to use step9 Toggle the assigned Working Modes switch on your transmitter and make sure it is working properly step10 Switch the Working Modes to Non orientation ...

Страница 22: ...on module correctly Ensure the cables are insulated and protected to prevent and type of short circuit Pay close attention to the voltage of S800 EVO S1000 and be sure it is within the defined limits 6S when using one battery for both the S800 EVO S1000 and power supply for the gimbal Prevent the gimbal from ever touching the contact points of a power cable otherwise it may lead to a short circuit...

Страница 23: ...are used on controlling gimbal Transmitter B and receiver B are used on controlling aircraft Connection diagram shown as below OR OR OR S Bus PPM GCU GCU ROLL TILT PAN MODE SHUT AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 RC Receiver A Gimbal Control Unit GCU Transmitter A Gimbal Control Flight Controller RC Receiver B RC Receiver JR 8 Channels RC Receiver JR 8 Channels S Bus Transmitter B OR OR DJI WooKong M Flight Controlle...

Страница 24: ...ng motor command G9 To Gimbal transmitting video signal Micro USB port PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades CAN Bus port Use CAN Bus to connect GCU to the Flight Control System Gimbal HDMI HD AV Port To camera HDMI port Motor Command Input Port To GCU G6 9 Pin Cable Port To GCU G9 Gimbal LED Indicator Description LED Indicator HD mode HDMI HD AV module transmits normally LED is bl...

Страница 25: ...I customer service 3 Cannot distinguish the gimbal s direction when in use BVR Beyond Visibility Range flight Switch to the FPV Mode first then to another Working Mode as needed 4 The gimbal LED is blinking red 1 There is a disconnection between the gimbal and camera 2 Camera is off 3 Camera setup failure 1 Make sure the cables are securely connected 2 Power on the camera 3 Set the HDMI resolution...

Страница 26: ...ls Assistant Software System Requirement Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 32 or 64 bit Mechanical Electrical Characteristics Working Current Static current 200mA 25V Dynamic current 400mA 25V Locked rotor current 1 8A 25V Operating Temperature 10 C 50 C Weight 1 26Kg Dimensions 227mm H 212mm D 210mm W GCU Weight 63g GCU Dimensions 64 2 mm 34 1mm 19 5mm Working Performance Load Weight Reference V...

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Страница 28: ...manual is subject to change without prior notice http www dji com product zenmuse z15 bmpcc download You may visit DJI offical website to obtain the latest version of user manual 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved ...

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