Summary of Contents for UAV Vision CM160
- Page 1 CM160 Multi-Sensor Operations Manual Version 1.8.0 Doc#: 100-104 UAV Vision Pty Ltd 2013 Unit 2/10 Uralla Road, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444, Australia Phone/Fax +61 (0) 265 811 994 support@uavvision.com www.uavvision.com...
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Page 2: References
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and, except for the warranty, does not represent a commitment on the part of UAV Vision. UAV Vision cannot be held liable for any mistakes in this manual and reserves the right to make changes. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual Table of Contents Revision History ............................ii References ..............................ii Features ............................5 1.1. Control Modes ........................... 5 1.1.1 Position Mode........................5 1.1.2 Velocity Mode ........................5 1.1.3 Gyro Mode ......................... 5 1.2. Daylight Camera Controls ......................5 1.2.1... - Page 4 13.2.1 Control Camera by Position..................... 17 13.2.2 Control Camera by Velocity..................... 17 13.2.3 Hybrid. Autopilot Controls Position, Joystick Control Velocity........17 13.3. Autopilot Fields for VD170 / GD170 and CM160 Cameras..........18 13.3.1 Hybrid Mode Setup: ......................19 Contact............................20 14.1.
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Page 5: Features
The CM160 Gimbal has three operational modes: 1.1.1 Position Mode This mode allows a user to demand pan/tilt position. The CM160 will move to the demanded position in the direction that is quickest for the system to arrive at it. -
Page 6: Focus Manual/Auto
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual 1.2.2 Focus Manual/Auto Occasionally you will need to set the focus to manual. This is sometimes needed according to the surroundings. If you are looking backwards and an undercarriage leg is in view the camera will focus on that, while you will probably wish to have the focus set to the surroundings. -
Page 7: Stabilize Lens On/Off
IR Camera controls The CM160 can be fitted with a FLIR IR camera and as such a select number of commands have been implemented in our software to control the FLIR TAU 2 range of Infrared cameras and are listed below. -
Page 8: Ir Video Orientation
When removing the CM160 take care not to apply pressure upon the actual ball section. Once the CM160 is free of the box place it on a soft surface. Do not place the gimbal on anything which could damage the gimbal surface. -
Page 9: Handling Instructions
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual Inside the box you will find a USB Key with a copy of UAV Vision’s Gimbal Test Interface software and digital copies of the operational manuals. The cables required for operation may also be included. It is important to note voltage and power requirements before plugging any of the cables in. -
Page 10: Cable Configuration
* Important Note: The maximum voltage when using an HD sensor is 18 volts 7. Cleaning the CM160 The CM160 is finished with a fairly robust coating, as used on the DC3’s in Australia. The coating is scratch resistant and solvent resistant. -
Page 11: Gimbal Test Interface Software
You should attach your CM160 to the Bench Kit and test it to ensure the Gimbal is functioning correctly and ensure that you are protected by the product warranty. It is important that you do this to ensure that the unit has not been damaged during international shipment. -
Page 12: Acceptance Tests
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual 10. Acceptance Tests There is an Acceptance Test form, located on the back of the configuration sheet, to complete and email back. This acts as a trigger for your product warranty coverage. Please take this opportunity to report any errors the system could have due to shipping. -
Page 13: System Dimensions
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual 11. System Dimensions Doc#: 100-104 13 of 20 Version:1.8.0 13/16... -
Page 14: Uav Navigation With The Cm160
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual 12. UAV NAVIGATION with the CM160 To setup the UAV Vision Camera Gimbals with the AP04, open the AP04 User Tools and follow these steps: 12.1. CFG Tab: Ensure the Port are connected to is enabled with:... - Page 15 CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual 12.3. Go to Cam Rotation tab: The camera should be pointing in the forward slightly down direction, if it isn’t then you have to program an offset, i.e. if it is pointing left by 90deg then put -90 in the pan box and it should pan right and point forwards.
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Page 16: Micropilot With The Cm160
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual 13. MicroPilot with the CM160 The UAV Vision Camera is set up in a similar manner to the PTZ Camera. It utilises the same type of protocol fields / setup. Protocol Setup: Field ID Value Parameter... -
Page 17: Setup For Camera In The Autopilot
We recommend using the Hybrid mode (#3). Stabilisation can be done internally by the camera if the GD170 or CM160 model is used. For setting up the camera for any of the three modes it is recommended that you read the camera setup guide from MicroPilot. -
Page 18: Autopilot Fields For Vd170 / Gd170 And Cm160 Cameras
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual 13.3. Autopilot Fields for VD170 / GD170 and CM160 Cameras. Name of Field Number Units / Description Current Pan 1545 Rads x 1024 Current Tilt 1546 Rads x 1024 Current Zoom 1547 0 to 65534 Desired Pan... -
Page 19: Hybrid Mode Setup
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual The camera state field allows the user to enable / disable certain features on the camera. -1– Resets Camera when set to this value 0x01 – Enable Stabilisation when set. (GD170 only) Default is OFF 0x02 –Manual Focus is enabled when set. -
Page 20: Contact
CM160 Multi-sensor Operations Manual *** Setting up the Raw Values / Angles *** When setting up the angles please note that the angles the camera uses and the angles the Autopilot uses do not have to match. In fact it is likely they will not match.
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