Copyright © 2010-2014 Eagle Tree Systems, LLC
http://www.eagletreesystems.com
Instruction Manual for
EagleEyes
TM
FPV Station
Document Version 1.22
(Vector Software Version 11.78+, or
Data Recorder Software Version 10.39+)
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase! This instruction manual will guide you through the
configuration and operation of your EagleEyes
TM
FPV Station (the EagleEyes).
The latest version of this manual is available in the Product Manuals section of the
Support tab on
http://www.eagletreesystems.com
Please read the entire manual
carefully before proceeding
.
If, after you read the manual, you have further questions or problems, please see the
“Have Questions or Feedback?” section below.
Intended Uses
The EagleEyes is intended to be used exclusively for recreational purposes with model
planes, boats and cars. Any other use is not supported.
What the EagleEyes Does
The EagleEyes provides all of the following features:
Receiver Diversity
- when you connect two NTSC or PAL audio/video receivers
(of any frequency), the EagleEyes picks the better signal at any given time, which
can greatly reduce video fades and improve your FPV experience. A variety of
diversity settings are configurable with the on-board switches and LED indicators.
Antenna Tracking
- when coupled with our Vector or OSD Pro airborne system,
the EagleEyes is the heart of a full-featured pan/tilt antenna tracker. Powerful,
flexible, and easy to use PC software and onscreen menus are provided for
calibrating the EagleEyes to work flawlessly with the tracker of your choice. The
built-in regulator drives even large pan/tilt servos, with no need for an external
BEC.
Telemetry
- When coupled with our Vector or OSD Pro airborne system, all
Eagle Tree data (not just GPS position) are transmitted to your laptop, via your
video transmitter and the EagleEyes USB port (separate USB cable required).
Your flight can then be graphed and displayed with our powerful software, or
visualized (either in real time or after your flight) with Google Earth! A “no
telemetry” alarm (four beeps) can be turned on to indicate loss of telemetry.
Four Channel A/V Distribution
- Ever wish you had more video/audio outputs?
The EagleEyes has four built-in outputs!
Programmable Low Voltage Alarm
- You can program a low voltage alarm
(two beeps), which alerts you when your ground station battery is below your
chosen voltage.
PowerPanel LCD Display support
– When used with the Vector or OSD Pro, our optional PowerPanel LCD display is connected to the “Exp”
port of the EagleEyes, real-time GPS position is automatically displayed. With the LCD, the last known GPS position is remembered and
displayed, in case you lose contact with your model.
To use this feature, simply plug the PowerPanel into the EagleEyes Expansion Port, with the red wire lined up with the word “(red)” on the
EagleEyes, and the GPS position should be displayed assuming the EagleEyes is receiving telemetry ,and you have a valid GPS fix.
We plan on displaying other things on the LCD in future software versions. Let us know what other features you’d like to see on the LCD!
