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Summary of Contents for ACR Systems LINK
- Page 1 THE LINK - MANUAL www.acr-sys.com Page: 1...
- Page 2 This is the future of camera control. The Link is basically an RC receiver module but thanks to some advanced electronics it can also serve as a transmitter. You can pair one of The Links with any piece of gear you can think of and...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Button A Button B REAL-LIFE USAGE Diode A ELEMENTS OF THE LINK Diode B N MENU DOUBLE THE LINK PACKAGE COMPONENTS Button A COMPATIBILITY Button B Diode A and diode B MOUNTING ACR THE LINK HANDHELD IFFERENT VISIBLE SIGNALS MOUNTING THE LINK... -
Page 4: Disclaimer
It is essential to read the entire Manual and follow all instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to setup or use, in order to operate ACR The Link correctly and avoid damage or injury. ACR Systems has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this Manual, which is provided solely for the user’s information. -
Page 5: Real-Life Usage
As we have already cleared that up, the technology is rather simple in practical use. Whenever there is need for standard Remote Control solutions for a gimbal, The Link can make its entry. Here’s just a few of the things it can be used for: ... -
Page 6: Elements Of The Link
THE LINK - MANUAL ELEMENTS OF THE LINK 1. Short range antenna. 2. 3-color LEDs (for checking range, connection status, current mode). 3. 2 buttons (for setting up different modes and simple configuration). 4. 6x PWM 3-pin sockets (6 separate channel connection). -
Page 7: Double The Link Package Components
THE LINK - MANUAL DOUBLE THE LINK PACKAGE COMPONENTS The Double The Link package includes: ACR The Link core unit configured 2mm carbon centerpiece with The as host Link and accessories mount ACR The Link core unit configured... -
Page 8: Compatibility
BaseCam SBGC based gimbal with 8-bit or 32-bit CPU, with or without encoders, that has got S.BUS or PWM sockets If you are concerned whether your gimbal is compatible with The Link, check your User Manual if your device is equipped with PWM or SBUS connectivity, If your gimbal is based on SBGC / AlexMos technology you only need to have the remote socket on your main board and a few moments of configuration. -
Page 9: Mounting Acr The Link Handheld
THE LINK - MANUAL MOUNTING ACR THE LINK HANDHELD With Double The Link comes ACR The Link Handheld which has place to attach ACR The Link, power bank and even external monitor. Before you start using it you should assemble it first. To do that take following steps: ... -
Page 10: Mounting The Link
Take The Link and the short antenna out of the box. Attach the short antenna to The Link. The easiest way to use The Link host unit is to attach it to The Link Handheld which is included in Double The Link package. You can mount it directly to any other device you may want to use. -
Page 11: Client
Plug one side of long servo cable 3-to-3 to DJI Ronin D.Bus socket – brown cable to the top. Plug other side of this cable to The Link client unit to the pin 6 (S.Bus) – brown cable to the top. - Page 12 THE LINK - MANUAL 1. DJI Ronin D.Bus connection 2. The Link on DJI Ronin camera shelf position www.acr-sys.com Page: 12...
- Page 13 THE LINK - MANUAL Maximum Speed Deadband Smoothing Tilt Tilt Tilt Thumb Controller Remote Operator Endpoint Channels Pan Axis CH 0 Normal Tilt Axis CH 1 Normal Tilt CH 2 Normal Pan/Tilt Remote Speed Independent CH 3 Normal Roll Adjustments...
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Page 14: Connecting To Acr The Beast
THE LINK - MANUAL CONNECTING TO ACR TH E BEAST To connect ACR The Link with ACR The Beast you should take the following steps: Plug one end of both short servo cables 3-to-3 to The Beast REMOTE socket – brown cables to the bottom. - Page 15 THE LINK - MANUAL www.acr-sys.com Page: 15...
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Page 16: Connecting To Other Basecam Sbgc Based Gimbal - Pwm
THE LINK - MANUAL CONNECTING TO OTHER BASECAM SBGC BASED GIMBAL – PWM To connect The Link with BaseCam SBGC based gimbal with PWM you should take the following steps: Plug one end of both short servo cables 3-to-3 to your gimbal signal socket. -
Page 17: Connecting To Other Basecam Sbgc Based Gimbal - S.bus
Plug one end short servo cable 3-to-3 to your gimbal signal socket so it will correspond with GROUND, VOLTAGE and SIGNAL on The Link Plug other side of this cable to The Link client unit to the pin 6 (S.Bus) – brown cable to the top. ... -
Page 18: Setting The Link
THE LINK - MANUAL SETTING THE LINK Each operation on The Link will be confirmed by number of corresponding LED flashes equal number of clicks. REGULAR OPERATION (N OT IN MENU) BUTTON A long click Sleep Mode ON/OFF one short click... -
Page 19: Diode A
THE LINK - MANUAL DIODE A ●●●●●●●●● Weak radio signal ●●●●●●●●● Moderate radio signal ●●●●●●●●● Strong radio signal ●◌●◌●◌●◌● Not connected ●◌●◌●◌●◌● Connecting ●●●●●●●●● Currently in Menu DIODE B ●●◌●●◌●●◌ Danger / error ●◌◌●◌◌●◌◌ No Remote Follow Mode engaged / Sleep Mode ●◌●◌●◌●◌●... -
Page 20: In Menu
THE LINK - MANUAL IN MENU BUTTON A long click Restore factory defaults one short click Client mode – this option will automatically pair to first visible host five short clicks Host mode long click + button B Enter Menu... -
Page 21: Different Visible Signals
Currently flashing firmware SPECIAL ACTIONS long click button B + USB Enter Service Mode one short click buttons A+B Gyro calibration – The Link must not be moved during calibration roll angle above 60 Activate sleep mode www.acr-sys.com Page: 21... -
Page 22: Resolution
THE LINK - MANUAL RESOLUTION Resolution scales movement data sent for The Link to your gimbal. You may configure different “Resolution Scales” for all axis. 100% Resolution will give you 1:1 type of a rotation. 50% Resolution will give you 2:1 type of a rotation. -
Page 23: Firmware Update
Copy “link.hex” file to Mass Storage. After file is copied unplug USB cable. Power The Link and the update process will start (LED A and LED B flashing red) – it will take about 120 seconds. www.acr-sys.com Page: 23... -
Page 24: Known Issues And Limitations
Remember to calibrate the gyro on The Link and your gimbal frequently to decrease pan axis drift. During fast movement the gimbal may lose its orientation to The Link. In that case you should activate sleep mode, reposition The Link and deactivate sleep mode. ... - Page 25 If you want to switch The Beast in Inverted Mode, remember that you need to turn OFF The Link in CONTROL menu while in Underslung and then turn ON after switching to Inverted Mode. If you still have problems with setting up The Link with your gimbal, please contact our support (support@acr-sys.com)