Zenmuse Z15-A7
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1. OF Lit 1U HON 3 Rotate the camera to any tilt angle if it stays in position then proper balance has been achieved Otherwise adjust the camera s position by sliding the positioning board until the proper balance is achieved 4 Loosen the eight screws on the connection point of the pan axis Then slide the pan axis forward about 0 5mm and tighten the screws When the proper balance is achieved the pan axis will stay in position after rotating the gimbal 90 degrees Balancing is complete S AS Omm a O a 6 O 5 9 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual A Whenever you test the gimbal ensure all the screws on the gimbal are tightened Mounting the Gimbal to the Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S1000 Mount the gimbal onto the landing gear with the mounting brackets Tighten the screws and use thread locking fluid You may also mount the gimbal onto different landing gear by referring to this diagram S1000 Landing Gear A N e Ensure the lens is pointing in the same direction as the aircraft s nose e Ensure the top and bottom plates of the damping unit stay parallel when mounting This prevents stretching and distortion e Maintain2. L 6 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Z15 A7 Diagram AN e To avoid motor damage ensure there is nothing blocking the rotation of the servo drive modules e Clear obstacles or immediately cut off the power if any blockage occurs 4 e The servo drive modules have two motor command input ports and one private encoder port e The HDMI HD AV module converts HDMI to HD or AV using a cable connected to the camera HDMI port it also transforms the TX signal to an infrared remote control module for shutter control and video recording Servo Drive Module 1 E Pan 360 Motor Input Port to G6 Port of GCU Damping Unit ie Receiver Mounting Board Tilt 50 140 Arrow represents _ the lens direction 50 140 Servo Drive Module 3 IMU Module Camera Mounting Position RBS R Was IN Camera Mounting Holes US 7 PT XN 2 C3 Gimbal LED Indicator HDMI HD AV Module HD AV Switch HDMI Cable a 9 Pin Port to G9 Port of GCU li Roll 40 IL
3. Camera Shutter Button Infrared Remote Control PC Assistant Tuning Installation and Usage 1 Ensure the most recent drivers are installed correctly This should be done before using the A2 or Wookong M software Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJl com Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation Run Assistant Upgrade the firmware or configure parameters using Assistant as needed Of ae M JX The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP Win7 and Win8 82 or 64 bit Basic Settings You can set transmitter channels for roll tilt and pan control and also switch between working modes during flight Move your cursor to each area or refer to this manual for more details DJI Assistant English v Upgrade Gimbal Zenmuse Settings Channel ROLL You can set transmitter channels for roll tilt and pan control and also switch TILT between working modes during flight PAN Channel Description ROLL For roll axis control left right MODE TILT For tilt axis control e PAN For pan axis control Function H Free Non orientation locked Reset FPV Mode AUX1 H Trace Orientation locked AUX2 DOWNWARD FORWARD Function Description e SHUT For camera shutter control AUX3 e AUX1 For camera aperture adjust or 360 panoramic photograph function e AUX2 For gimbal orientation down or forward in FPV mode e AUX3 For came
4. 1 The HDMI HD AV transmission module is 1 Check HDMI HD AV l l disconnected from the transmission module The gimbal s green or yellow LED is continuously Baas Sunaina 5 2 The camera is powered off 2 Power on the camera on but no video is displayed 3 In HD mode the Dul Lightbridge App video source has been set to HDMI AV 3 Change the DJI Lightbridge App video source to HD Gimbal 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 25 xipueddy xipu ddy Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual Specifications General Built In Functions Peripheral Supported Camera Supported Lens GCU Input Power Control Requirement Assistant Software System Requirements e Infrared remote control module e Wireless video transmission supported e Camera shutter video recording control Supported e Wide range voltage input supported e S Bus Receiver supported e Three Working Modes Orientation locked control Non orientation locked control FPV mode Reset e Built in independent IMU module e DJI gimbal special servos drive module e HDMI HD AV module sony ILCE 7S Sony ILCE 7R Sony FE 35 mm f2 8 ZA 4S 12S LiPo Recommend 6S if with S1000 At least four spare receiver channels Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 32 or 64 bit Mechanical amp Electrical Characteristics Working Current Operating Temperature Weight Dimensions GCU Weight GCU Dimensions Working Performance Load Weigh
5. JEUBIS opl UOISSILUSUBI JEUBIS o plA Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual 1 Connect the iOSD Mark II cable to the GCU s G7 port 2 Complete the other connections between the IOSD Mark II cable and the wireless video transmission module according to their manuals 3 Toggle HD AV Switch to the AV position See Page 7 for the location of the HD AV Switch 4 Power on the gimbal If the gimbal LED indicator blinks yellow it is functioning normally If the LED indicator shows a constant yellow light the video signal is lost Check the connections between the camera and the HDMI video input Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module and the iOSD Mark II cable to the GCU before powering on C DJI Lightbridge Air System ZENMUSE 7 HD C This example is based on a Z15 A7 gimbal and the A2 flight control system 1 Connect the Gimbal Port on the Lightbridge Air System to the G7 port on the Z15 A7 GCU using the supplied HD video power cable 7 pin cable 2 Connect the DBUS port on the Lightbridge Air System to the DBUS port X2 port on the A2 flight control system Toggle the HD AV switch to the HD position 3 Refer to the Lightbridge and A2 flight control system manuals to complete the connection A e To transmit gimbal and aircraft signals connect the RC receiver to the DJI Lightbridge ground system when connecting the GCU e Always connect the wireless video transmission module to the GCU befor
6. Plug the AV video power cable into the GCU s G7 port CLO Toggle the HD AV Switch to the AV position See Page 7 for the location of the HD AV Switch 4 Power on the gimbal If the gimbal LED indicator blinks yellow it is functioning normally If the LED indicator shows a constant yellow light the video signal is lost Check the connections between the camera and the HDMI video input AN e Complete the connection between the wireless video transmission module and the GCU before powering on the gimbal e A standard AV video power cable is recommended e Be sure to solder the AV video power cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly As the cable carries power ensure the cables are insulated or wrapped to prevent a short circuit e Connect the wireless video transmission module to a power source as the GCU cannot supply power Make sure the power source provides a safe voltage for your own devices according to the wireless video transmission module s requirements B DJI iOSD Mark Il and AV Wireless Video Transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit G m o ZENMUSE a7 HD GCU Video Signal Port D T A9Z ALL FARE ma n O N C 4 N 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 11 UOISSILUSUBI
7. Servo Drive Module 2 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved T wesbeiq ZY SLZ JUNO Mount Power off the camera during the mounting process Mounting the Sony ILCE 7S Camera 1 Mount the camera onto the gimbal as shown and tighten the lens retaining ring 2 Adjust the camera position and tighten the camera mounting screw Mounting the Sony ILCE 7R Camera If you are using the Sony ILCE 7R camera on the Z15 A7 follow the steps below to mount the camera and balance the tilt and pan axis 1 Loosen the screws on the bottom of the gimbal of the positioning board Slide the positioning board about 1 mm back as shown below and then tighten the screws N AN LF N pa TF E nu T a Slide back 1mm in i 8 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual 2 Mount the camera onto the gimbal as shown and tighten the lens retaining ring Then tighten the camera mounting screw
8. x 1 Connect the GCU to your Flight Control System using the CAN Bus cable The GCU will control the gimbal s pan roll and tilt movements Connect the GCU to a video downlink for a video signal Mounting Bracket x 4 For mounting the gimbal to the landing gear Mounting Board for Receiver x 1 For attaching the GCU and providing a convenient mount for the receiver or other devices Camera Mounting Screw x 1 A standard tripod mounting screw Screw Package x 1 For mounting the gimbal to your aircraft M2 5 8 cap head screw 10 Pin to 9 Pin Cable x 2 For connecting the GCU to the gimbal 7 Pin Cable x 1 For connecting the GCU to the Lightbridge air system 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 5 xog y ul Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual 8 Pin to 6 Pin Cable x 2 For connecting the GCU to the gimbal Servo Cable Package x 1 For connecting the GCU and the receiver AV Video Power Cable x 1 For connecting the GCU and the wireless video transmission module and transmitting the AV signal IOSD Mark II Cable x 1 For connecting the GCU to the DJI IOSD Mark II Micro USB Cable x 1 For adjusting parameters and upgrading firmware via a PC CAN Bus Cable x 1 For the CAN Bus Flight Control System Spare Package x 1 Vibration Absorbers Spare Screws and Mounting Bracket oa
9. 15 A7 Firmware versions of supporting DJI Flight Control Systems Wookong M V5 26 A2 V2 1 or above 2 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Contents Warning amp Disclaimer 2 Manual Tips 2 Product Profile 4 In the Box 5 Z15 A7 Diagram 7 Mount 8 Mounting the Sony ILCE 7S Camera 8 Mounting the Sony ILCE 7R Camera 8 Mounting the Gimbal to the Landing Gear 10 Video Signal Transmission 11 A AV Wireless Video Transmission 11 B DJI iOSD Mark Il and AV Wireless Video Transmission 11 C DJI Lightbridge Air System 12 GCU Wiring 14 GCU Wiring 14 GCU Ports 15 Working Mode AUX2 Switch Setup 16 Working Mode Switch Settings 16 AUX2 Switch Settings 16 Shutter Control 17 Video Recording Control 17 PC Assistant Tuning 18 Installation and Usage 18 Basic Settings 18 Upgrade 19 Info 19 Pre Flight Checklist 20 Pre Flight Checklist 20 Flight Test 21 Appendix 22 Attention 22 1 Pilot Solution 22 2 Pilot Solution 20 Port Descriptions 24 Gimbal LED Indicator 24 Troubleshooting 29 Specifications 26 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 Product Profile The Z15 A7 is a sophisticated gimbal specifically designed for aerial creativity It has a built in independent IMU module special servo drive module HDMI HD AV module infrared remote control module and more The Z15 A7 performs well in all modes including Orientation locked Non orientation locked and FPV Reset B IJOld JONPOd Working Modes Orientation locked Non orientat
10. TIROTOR 18 8 Channels cij WWW DJI COM OR S BUS Receiver DJI WooKong M Flight Controller Futaba CEST 28 Please refer to the GCU Wiring section for more details 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 23 xlpueddy xipu ddy Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual Port Descriptions GCU ROLL For roll axis control TILT Kor tilt axis control PAN For pan axis control MODE For working mode switch SHUT For camera shutter control AUX1 Reserved channel AUX2 For gimbal orientation down or forward switch in FPV mode S Bus receiver AUX3 For video recording 1 Connect to the wireless video transmission module for transmitting AV G7 or HD signals 2 Connect to DJI Lightbridge for transmitting HD gimbal and aircraft control signals XT60 Connect to the battery or to GIMBAL if DJI S1000 is used G6 Connect to gimbal for transmitting motor commands G9 Connect to gimbal for transmitting the video signal ye Micro USB port for PC connection Assistant configuration and firmware upgrades tie CAN Bus port Use CAN Bus to connect GCU to the flight control system Gimbal HDMI HD AV Port Motor Command Input Port 10 Pin to 9 Pin Cable Port To camera HDMI port To GCU G6 To GCU G9 Gimbal LED Indicator Description LED Indicator HD mode HDMI HD AV module transmits normally G eee LED is blinking green HD mode without camera HDMI video input G Green LED is constant on HD mode DJI Lightbridge App video source has been se
11. Zenmuse Z15 A7 2015 4 A 7 V 0 e N H y gt C Y 7 3 7 amp Y 0 by M f 5 2 Lk A Y i SoS A LX J gt A 4 C N IN N c NN 7 4 L OS C y naval T C VA L Wy Warning amp Disclaimer The Z15 A7 gimbal has been calibrated specifically for the designated camera and lens before it leaves the factory Please mount only the designated camera and lens to the Z15 A7 Do not add any other component device such as filters etc to the camera Please use the original camera battery otherwise performance may be hindered and internal malfunctions or damage may occur Only use the Z15 A7 gimbal with Flight Control Systems developed by DJI Such as the A2 or WookKong M and please upgrade to the latest firmware for the greatest stability and precision Please download the corresponding Assistant software and upgrade your Flight Control System s firmware otherwise the Z15 A7 may not function properly When the main battery power is connected please be careful and operate the Flight Control System in the safest way possible It is strongly recommended that you remove all propellers use the R C or flight pack battery power system and keep children away during gimbal calibration and parameter setup Carefully follow the appropriate steps to mount and connect the gimbal to your aircraft Use this manual as well as the related Assistant Please respect the AMA s National Mod
12. al will transmit through the DJI Lightbridge ground system After connecting to Lightbridge it is not necessary to connect with an RC receiver 2 Prepare 2 TXs one for gimbal control and the other for aircraft control Refer to the 2 Pilot Solution for more details If only one receiver is used for both aircraft and gimbal control refer to the 1 Pilot Solution for more 14 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual details 3 Setup the Aileron Elevator and Rudder channels on the gimbal control TX The command stick will control gimbal rotation velocity The center position is 0 and the end point is maximum velocity in both clockwise and counter clockwise directions The end point is 100 4 Choose one 3 position switch channel to use as the Z15 A7 Working Mode switch MODE 5 Choose one 2 position switch channel to use as the camera shutter control switch SHUT and another 2 position switch to use as the camera lens orientation switch in Reset Mode AUX2 Choose one 2 position switch channel to use as the camera video recording control switch AUX3 Please refer to the Wookong M User Manual for aircraft control settings Connect the receiver to the GCU correctly Oo N GCU Ports The following table shows the connections between the GCU channels and the relevant TX channels TX Channels GCU Chan Indications JR Futaba Hitec nels AILE 1 ROLL For roll axis control left right Velocity
13. e powering on e A standard HD video power cable 7 pin cable is recommended s Complete the other connections according to the Lightbridge user manual e f the gimbal LED indicator blinks red continuously please power cycle the gimbal Power it off then power it back on X If the video signal does not transmit check each step 12 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual The following diagram shows how a video signal is transmitted from the gimbal Camera Gimbal GCU HDMI signal HD AV signal HD AV signal HDMI a9 G7 N HDMI HD AV cable 10 Pin to 9 Pin Cable 7 Pin Cable EREEREER m ee ee m e ee m ee e m m m ee m m e e m m m m m m m m m m m m m m ee ee ee m ee ee ee e Be m m e e e m m m m e m m e m m m m ee KH AH a 5 8G 2 4G 1 2G Monitor Wireless video Wireless video transmission module transmission module 1 HD AV signal Wireless signal Input Ground unit i i Sk pc E EEE nt dN gt eg Ga E T E 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 13 UOISSILUSUBI JEUBIS o pIA Buum NOD GCU Wiring GCU Wiring The gimbal should be used with an A2 or WookKong M flight control system The GCU wiring is based on Wookong M For WooKong M connect to any spare CAN Bus port on the flight control system via a CAN Bus cable RC Receiver Aircraft control rates WooKong M O USB Port PC connection for configuration and RC Receiv
14. el Aircraft Safety Code As DJI has no control over the 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 Names of products brands etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies This product and manual are copyrighted by Dul 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 Dul Manual Tips Legend A N Important F Tips Designated Camera and Lens Type for the Z15 A7 Gimbal Camera Type Sony ILCE 7S Sony ILCE 7R Lens Type Sony FE 35mm f2 8 ZA Camera Battery Type for the Z15 A7 Gimbal NP FW50 new version e Ensure to use the new NP FW50 battery for the Sony ILCE 7S and Sony ILCE 7R camera which has been produced by Sony after Jun 1 2014 It is all black and weighs 40 g e The Z15 A7 supports both Sony ILCE 7S and Sony ILCE 7R camera It has been calibrated for the Sony ILCE 7S camera by default Balancing the tilt and pan axis is required if you are using the Sony ILCE 7R on the Z
15. er JR 8 Channels Battery 4S 12S firmware upgrades with an USB cable oto gt ZENMUSE 47 Hp Cecu 7 O QW fF ON Wireless Video 12 Transition Module a Ai Uni 14 9 RC Receiver ir Unit i TE 10 Futaba Hitec 11 8 Channels OR 17 aag S BUS Receiver Futaba Ensure the side with copper contacts is facing upward towards the heat sinks Turn to the next page to obtain the corresponding channels between the GCU channels and S Bus receiver Battery e Connect the XT60 connector to the GIMBAL on the center frame if a SIOOO used e Attention Be aware that the SIOOO power supply voltage should be within the defined limits 6S even when using one battery for both SIOOO and Gimbal power supply s Refer to SIOOO User Manual for details WooKong M Please refer to your WooKong M User Manual for all connection and configuration details Gimbal Control Unit GCU 1 Make sure all ports are accessible when installing your MC so as to facilitate wiring and software configuration 2 In 3 pin ports the pins near the nicks are the signal pins 3 Use the 6 pin cable for the G6 port and the 10 pin to 9 pin cable for the G9 port 4 DO NOT cover the heat sinks and keep them unobstructed at all times 5 The GCU module is NOT water or oil proof RC Receiver 1 The diagram on the previous page shows example connections The aircraft sign
16. good overall balance when mounting in order to ensure the center of gravity is balanced on each of the three axis lines e The gimbal s center of gravity has been set by the factory The center of gravity directly determines the gimbal s overall performance Follow the instructions in this manual to adjust the center of gravity if you are using the Sony ILCE 7R camera otherwise do not adjust the gimbals center of gravity e The gimbal is highly precise and depends on this precision for optimal performance Do not remove any screws on the gimbal as this may result in poor performance or damage to the gimbal e Do not unplug any cables attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure e Make sure the wiring is correct otherwise the gimbal may behave abnormally 10 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Video Signal Transmission A wireless video transmission module is required for remote video A AV Wireless Video Transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit Connect to the power source according to the module s voltage and current requirements Power Yellow AV Video Power Cable ZENMUSE a7 Hp GCU Video Signal GND ra U Video Signal Port G7 1 Solder the AV Video Signal and GND cables to the wireless video transmission module Air Unit as shown above 2
17. he Gimbal LED Indicator section in the Appendix to understand the connection status between the camera and gimbal Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Appendix if an abnormal situation occurs ala lt C1 YX e 20 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual Flight Test Ensure the batteries are fully charged for your TX GCU and all of the other devices on your aircraft Make sure all connections and wiring are in good condition Switch on the TX Adjust the camera to a level position on the roll axis of the gimbal Power on the gimbal and wait for the self initialization test to complete The roll pan and tilt axis will rotate quickly at the same time After seltf initialization the camera lens will point towards the aircrafts nose and each axis of the gimbal should be in the position illustrated above The gimbal will then go into a second stage of initialization At this time each axis will rotate very slowly Once each axis stops moving the gimbal is fully initialized and ready to use Toggle the assigned Working Modes switch on your TX and make sure it is working properly D Switch the Working Modes to Non orientation locked FPV Mode Reset and Orientation locked Mode respectively Then push the controller sticks lightly in the Roll Tilt and Pan directions to check that the gimbal moves in the corresponding directions If not see Working Mode AUX2 Switch Setup
18. in Orientation locked mode if the MODE channel is disconnected e FPV mode is the default startup mode when the MODE channel is connected e The Working Mode from the previous power cycle will be retained if the cable between MODE and the RC receiver is disconnected during operation X e For a 3 position switch you may assign Position 1 to Non orientation locked Position 2 to Orientation locked Position 3 to FPV Mode Reset Position 1 and Position 3 can be inversely assigned e One 2 position switch can be assigned for any two of the working modes if preferred AUX2 Switch Settings The Z15 A7 supports toggling the camera lens down or forward in FPV Mode Reset Please choose a 2 position switch for this function and wire the relevant channel of the receiver to the AUX2 port You may assign Position 1 to DOWN Position 2 to FORWARD or reverse the assignment AN e This function will only work in FPV Mode Reset e When this function is active if the Working Mode is ever changed to FPV Mode Reset the gimbal will force the camera lens to face forward or down depending on current the location of the AUX2 switch e The camera orientation is forward if AUX2 is disconnected G If AUX2 is connected to a Futaba S Bus channel it is then used as the input channel for S Bus control 16 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Shutter Control The Z15 A7 gimbal can transform a TX command into a shutter control signal Se
19. ion locked FPV Reset Gimbal pan and Gimbal pan and Gimbal oe ca Saas Gimbal pans with aircraft s nose aircraft s nose move aircraft s nose are separately synchronized l PEDE TONNE The relative angle The relative angle Gimbal and The gimbal direction maintains the J J Aircraft s Nose Relative Angle same relative angle to the aircraft s nose between the gimbal direction and aircraft s nose is controllable between the gimbal direction and aircraft s nose is O TX Control Controllable Controllable Uncontrollable aa YES YES YES Stability Maa YES YES YES Reduction Roll is locked level in stick Stick commands for commands from 0 2 3 and rotates gimbal rotation velocity Stick in commands from 2 3 endpoint are relative to total stick Movement Pan stick commands control the movement The stick s Definition rotation angle and are limited to center position velocity 360 Tilt stick commands control the rotation velocity of the gimbal is O s Its endpoint is the maximum velocity Linear Control YES YES Note Attitude stability means that the gimbal s Roll Tilt will not follow the aircrafts Roll Pitch movement 4 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved In the Box Gimbal x 1 The Z15 A7 gimbal includes built in servo drive modules an independent IMU module an infrared remote control module and a HDMI HD AV module Gimbal Controller Unit GCU
20. is zero if disconnected ELEV 2 TILT For tilt axis control Velocity is zero if disconnected RUDD 4 PAN For pan axis control Velocity is zero if disconnected AUX2 if MODE For Working Mode switch 2 position switch channel SHUT For camera shutter control 2 position switch channel AUX1 Reserved channel When AUX2 is connected to a 2 position switch channel it is used as a camera orientation down or forward switch Grenaba SBuschann l AL Iya B FPV Mode Reset The camera orientation is forward if disconnected Or if you are using a S Bus receiver connect the recever to the AUX2 port 2 position switch channel AUX3 For camera video recording control The following table shows the corresponding relationship between the GCU and the S Bus channels S Bus Channels GCU Channels S Bus Channels GCU Channels 1 ROLL 5 SHUT 2 We 8 AUX1 4 PAN 9 AUX2 7 MODE 6 AUX3 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 15 DUUIAM NOD dniez YOUMS ZSXNV EPOW BUOM Working Mode AUX2 Switch Setup Working Mode Switch Settings For whichever 3 position switch you select to use as the Working Mode switch wire the relevant channel from the receiver to the MODE port At each switch position use end point fine tuning to set a channel AUX2 JR or 7 Futaba Hitec for all three Working Modes Orientation locked Back to center FPV Reset MODE channel end point 60 90 Non orientation locked MODE channel end point 60 90 A e The gimbal will work
21. lect a 2 position switch channel to use for remote shutter control For whichever 2 position switch you select connect the correct receiver channel to the SHUT port Toggling the 2 position switch works as follows Position 1 gt Position 2 Take one photo Position 2 gt Position 1 Reset switch position no shutter effect or action Position 1 gt Position 2 Take another photo X If the shutter control does not work correctly please check each step The following diagram shows how the shutter control works TX RC Receiver Gimbal 2 Position Switch a Se S a HDMI HD AV Wireless Switch Channel 3 Pin Cable Internal Cable Module Camera Infrared Remote Control Shutter Button Video Recording Control The Z15 A7 supports starting and stopping your camera s video record function by using a 2 position switch through AUX3 Connect the relevant channel of the receiver to the AUX3 port Toggle the switch to start stop recording Position 1 Start recording Position 2 Stop recording E If the video recording control does not work correctly please check each step The following diagram shows how the shutter control works 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 OuJUOD Hulpsooey OPIA dniez YAMS ZXNY PON BUOM DUIUn ULJSISSY Od Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual TX RC Receiver Gimbal 2 Position Switch Eaa ESU A HDMI HD AV Wireless Switch Channel 3 Pin Cable internal Cable Module
22. less video transmission module to the GCU prior to powering on the system We recommend use of the included AV video power cable if needed Be sure to solder the AV video power cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly Ensure the cables are insulated and protected to prevent any type of short circuit Pay close attention to the voltage of S1000 and be sure it is within the defined limits 6S when using one battery for both the S1000 and as a power supply for the gimbal Never touch the contact points of a power cable to the gimbal this may lead to a short circuit of the gimbal resulting in complete failure Before powering on adjust the roll axis of the gimbal to be level Pilot Solution 14 Channels Receiver Futaba Transmitter 3 Position Switch 0 0 3 Position Switch 3 Position Switch 3 Position Switch ZENMUSE 27 1 GCU Ma 2 Position Switch 3 Position Switch 2 Position Switch AN OA A GM 2 Position Switch Gimbal Control Flight Control 9 AILE 10 ELEV ILS A E ji THRO MAIN CONTROLLER UMIROTOR 12 RUDD GEAR Collective Pitch Control Mode Switch CM WWW DJ1 COM Flight Controller DJI WooKong M 22 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual 1 Prepare one 14 channel TX RC receiver for the aircraft and gimbal control Above is an example of the wiring configura
23. n a new S N if you require function upgrades Fill in the S N and then click the Write button If you fill in an invalid S N more than 30 times your gimbal will be locked and you will have to contact DJI customer support 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 19 Bulun ULJSISSY Od JSI YOOUD 4fl 4 31d Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual DJI Assistant English v x f Basic Upgrade User Info Current Login User com Change User newsletter Software Info Current version 1 2 No updates License SN Current S N N A Input your new S N here You can try N A times write Reset 2011 2014 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved OnLine Help Pre Flight Checklist Pre Flight Checklist A N e Ensure the gimbal is properly installed and attached to the landing gear and that the camera is mounted correctly and securely e Before powering on spin the gimbal through its complete rotation by hand on each axis to ensure nothing is blocking its movement Ensure all cables are connected correctly without any plugged in backwards or into the wrong ports Ensure the AV video power cable is properly soldered and shielded if an AV video transmission module is used e Verify TX settings e Verify a proper connection between the GCU and the RC receiver e Verify a proper connection between the GCU and the flight control system e Ensure the latest Flight Control System firmware is installed Refer to t
24. ra recording control Remarks Each of the Zenmuse series gimbals may have different definition of each channel Refer to the individual settings pages for details OFF 18 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual Upgrade You can view the latest firmware version information on this page Upgrade the firmware by following the steps below 1 OB W PP Connect the gimbal to your computer with a Micro USB cable and wait until the blue indicator LED in the Assistant is blinking Click Upgrade Wait for the download to finish Click Upgrade again then click Confirm Power cycle the gimbal after the upgrade is complete A e Ensure your computer is connected to the internet e Close any antivirus programs and network firewalls during the upgrade e Ensure the gimbal is powered on during the upgrade e Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade e Make sure that before turning on the gimbal it already has a camera mounted e Make sure there are no obstructions when turning on the gimbal DJI Assistant English w x Name Loader Hardware ID Firmware Upgrade GCU aad No updates IMU e No updates 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 filled in at the time of manufacture In the future you may be asked to fill i
25. t Y Yellow LED is constant on to HDMI AV AV mode HDMI HD AV module transmits normally Yo seers LED is blinking yellow AV mode without camera HDMI video input Y Yellow LED is constant on HD video transmission module and gimbal is disconnected R eee LED is blinking red 24 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Troubleshooting Zenmuse Z15 A7 User Manual NO The Problem The Cause What to Do 1 The TX trims are too high 2 The GCU and Flight 1 Adjust the TX trims The gimbal keeps drifting after initialization Control System have been disconnected 3 The gimbal direction is not pointing in the same direction as the aircrafts nose 2 Connect the GCU and Flight Control System 3 Ensure the gimbal direction is pointing in the same direction as the aircraft s nose The gimbal is in an Abnormal calibration after Please contact your local dealer 2 incorrect position after E manufacturing or DJI customer service initializing G t distinguish th Switch to FPV Mode first th RG A BVR Beyond Visual Range anala Tr Moe lirst Men 3 gimbal s direction when in piu to another Working Mode as use gni needed The gimbal LED is blinking 1 There is a disconnected cable between the gimbal 1 Make sure all cables are securely connected 4 Pa and camera 2 Power on the camera l 2 The camera is off 3 Set the HDMI resolution to 3 Camera setup failure 1080i
26. t Reference Value Angular Vibration Range Maximum Controlled Rotation Speed Controlled Rotation Range e Static current 200mA 25V e Dynamic current 400mA 25V e Locked motor current 4A 25V 10 C 50 C 1 3 Kg 210 mm x 204 mm x 246 mm 63 g 64 2 mm x 34 1 mm x 19 5 mm 622 g Sony ILCE 7S with Sony FE 35 mm 2 8 ZA battery lens hood and SD Card 580 g Sony ILCE 7R with Sony FE 35 mm f2 8 ZA battery lens hood and SD Card 0101 Pan axis 130 s Tilt axis 130 s Roll axis 30 s Pan axis control 360 continuous rotation Tilt axis control 50 140 Roll axis control 40 Note Gimbal s Maximum Controlled Rotation Speed corresponds to TX stick input pushed to 100 end points 26 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved The content is subject to change Download the latest version from http www dji com product zenmuse z15 a7 If you have any questions about this document please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport dji com 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved
27. tion 2 Setup the Aileron Elevator Throttle and Rudder channels on your TX for aircraft roll elevator throttle and rudder control Also connect the TX s AUX2 for aircraft control modes Please refer to your Flight Control system s user manual 3 Choose three 3 position switches to use for the gimbal Roll Tilt and Pan rotation control The center position of each switch is O velocity and the end point positions are maximum velocity 4 Choose one 3 position switch channel as the gimbal s Working Modes switch MODE Choose one 2 position switch channel as the camera shutter control switch SHUT 6 Connect the receiver to the GCU and Flight Control System correctly Oo 2 Pilot Solution e Two transmitters and two receivers are required e Transmitter A and receiver A are used to control the gimbal e Transmitter B and receiver B are used to control the aircraft Make the connections as shown in the diagram below RC Receiver A Transmitter A 1 2 Position Switch RC Receiver 2 PREIS JR 3 EEN 8 Channels G x b P Co P t l 4 PASON 5 6 7 8 ZENMUSE 27 1p 9 GCU 11 12 9 RC Receiver T 13 10 Futaba Hitec 14 11 8 Channels Gimbal Control Unit GCU OR Flight Controller Transmitter B RC Receiver B RC Receiver N 8 Channels 21 3 20 P pooponrg RC Receiver 22 Futaba Hitec 19 MAIN CONTROLLER MUL
28. to correct your settings O 0O A ON O N e Power off the camera during the initialization e If the gimbal does not match the diagram after initialization please refer to the Troubleshooting section in Appendix 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 21 JSI YOOUD WB I 4 Aq xlpueddy Appendix Attention For safety reasons please pay careful attention to all of the following items 1 2 ON O 11 12 13 1 To avoid motor damage ensure nothing blocks the servo drive module s total range of movement Before powering on spin the gimbal through its complete rotation by hand on each axis to ensure nothing is blocking the mechanical movement of the gimbal Be sure to mount the side of servo drive module 1 with the ports facing towards the aircraft s tail The gimbal s center of gravity has been preset The gimbal balance is directly related to its performance Follow the instructions in this manual to adjust the center of gravity if you are using the Sony ILCE 7R camera otherwise do not adjust the gimbal s center of gravity The gimbal is a sophisticated device Do not remove any screws from the gimbal Doing so may result in poor performance or damage Do not unplug any cables attached to the gimbal ports or change the mechanical structure Make sure all wiring is correct otherwise the gimbal may not operate correctly or efficiently Make sure to connect the wire
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