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tbs electronics CORE PNP PRO User Manual

All-in-one fpv power supply and flight osd
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TBS CORE PNP PRO
The all-in-one FPV power supply and
flight OSD
Revision 2014-06-16
The TBS CORE PRO is the progression of our
TBS CORE PNP system. It now supports GPS to
help navigation and a new range of TBS
telemetry modules to take your FPV experience
to the next level. We are leveraging some of the
same core components we used in the earlier
CORE series and our TBS DISCOVERY PRO
multirotor. Making this the most advanced CORE PNP system available. It also comes with the same
easy-to-connect cables - no soldering required to install this unit.
It supplies selectable 5V or 12V to video transmitter and camera regardless of input voltage (2S to 6S). The TBS
CORE PNP PRO can supply video transmitters with up to 1W of emitted power (EIRP) and a standard FPV camera,
or charge a GoPro camera in-flight.
The built-in OSD (switchable) provides vital information of the state of the aircraft. No more throttle loss due to
over depleted batteries, flying at the edge of control signal, or forgetting to charge spare FPV system batteries.
Coupled with the new GPS module, the OSD will help you navigate and estimate distances, speed, and heading.
In a nutshell, the TBS CORE PNP PRO is a light-weight OSD and filtered power supply, feeding the pilot camera
and video transmitter, all in one compact package. It makes FPV setups super-easy and is a safety feature every
FPV aircraft should have. Suitable for any airplane and multirotor of any size. The simplified wiring reduces
points of failure and lets you focus on flying instead of worrying.

Key features

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Dual 2S to 6S input voltage - additional input for backup (2S only)
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Constant 5V @ max. 2A and 12V @ max. 600mA - individually, not combined!
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OSD with GPS, battery voltage, current consumption, signal strength, callsign and timer display
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Telemetry audio downlink or video input and mono audio pass-through
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Very high switching efficiency
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Extremely low ripple and low RF noise, two stage filtered and shielded casing
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Supports 1W VTX with only minor airflow
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All necessary cables included
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Software upgradable and configurable
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Small size, 27mm x 47mm x12mm, only 15.6 grams
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  • Page 1: Key Features

    It supplies selectable 5V or 12V to video transmitter and camera regardless of input voltage (2S to 6S). The TBS CORE PNP PRO can supply video transmitters with up to 1W of emitted power (EIRP) and a standard FPV camera, or charge a GoPro camera in-flight.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Weight: 15.6g Kit contents: 1x TBS CORE PNP PRO, 1x TBS current sensor module, 2x BST cables, 1x EZUHF Link cable, 1x 3-pin RSSI cable, 1x Camera and 1x VTx pigtail cables Optional Accessories: 1x TBS GPS module with backup power...
  • Page 3 TBS CORE PNP PRO Unit The TBS CORE PNP PRO filters EMI and other sources of interference and protects your sensitive FPV electronics. The end result of this is increased video range. It also sports two new BST (BlackSheep Telemetry) ports which are future proofed, which means new modules can be added at later time to extend the life and usability of the product.
  • Page 4 CORE On-Screen Display (OSD) In FPV, simple is better. Wire clutter from many different devices all connected together creates a sophisticated conglomeration of ground-loops and “antennas” that can have significant impact on the reliability of your FPV system and your FPV experience. For this reason, we made wiring simple and the OSD will detect which modules are connected and only display the information which is absolutely necessary - this keeps the screen layout simple and clean.
  • Page 5 The OSD can be turned off completely by going into the CORE menu system, see section later in the manual for details. If for some reason the CORE processor stops working, the camera video feed will still be relayed to the video transmitter without interruption.

  • Page 6: Setup And Installation

    A UHF R/C system can fly to about 15 km (approx. 10 miles) with the TBS CORE PNP PRO sitting in close proximity on a small multirotor frame.
  • Page 7 TBS CORE PNP PRO installation diagram for TBS DISCOVERY PRO rev. June 2014 - by ivc.no/tbs GPS module (optional) TBS CORE PNP PRO unit ENTER LINK Note: no power or audio lead (available separately) RSSI B-PWR TBS CORE PNP PRO...
  • Page 8 Pre-configuration Before connecting any device to the TBS CORE PNP PRO, the unit has to be configured to output the correct voltage for your specific pilot camera and video transmitter. The audio source, which is transmitted down via the video transmitter, can also be changed to carry either telemetry data or just pure audio.
  • Page 9 Configuration for: • 12V Pilot camera • 5V Video transmitter Configuration for: • 5V Pilot camera • 12V Video transmitter Configuration for: • 12V Pilot camera • 12V Video transmitter Configuration for: • 5V Pilot camera • 5V Video transmitter Important: when using video transmitters with on-board voltage regulators (e.g.
  • Page 10 TELM-pad. Configuration for: • TELMetry audio source Configuration for: • EXTernal audio source (via CAM) The TBS CORE PNP PRO has no on-board microphone to keep the size down, but can still be connected externally via the CAM-port.
  • Page 11 There are two BST ports on the left side of the unit. These can be used to connect a range of compatible modules for the TBS CORE PNP PRO to provide telemetry data. This modular system allows you to custom fit your model depending on your exact needs and weight budget.
  • Page 12 BST - GPS module The GPS module on the TBS CORE PNP PRO gives you real-time location information in the OSD. It displays an arrow indicating home location (where power was applied), speed (km/h), distance (m) and altitude (m). When power is first applied, the GPS will start to search for minimum 4 satellites to get a lock. A blinking blue light means that it is searching for satellites, a solid blue light means the GPS is locked and ready.
  • Page 13 Video transmitter port (VTX) A video transmitter can be installed on the VTX port. The TBS CORE PNO PRO can power any video transmitter up to 1W. You can customize the included cable to suite your particular VTx, but be cautious of the voltage selection and wire polarity.
  • Page 14 Link port (LINK) If you own a EzUHF long range receiver, you can connect the EzUHF to the TBS CORE PNP PRO to make use of the extra telemetry data available. The EzUHF 5-pin (3 wire) Link cable is required to connect your EzUHF 8-ch Diversity or Lite receiver to the TBS CORE PNP PRO.
  • Page 15 In the OSD, the following telemetry information will be displayed: • The received signal strength (RSSI) for each antenna on the diversity model and a single read-out on the lite model • The overall signal quality (in percentages) which include packet loss A good rule of thumb is to return when the RSSI value on the EzUHF reception dips below -90 or link quality below 80%, whichever comes first.

  • Page 16: Usb Port

    The backup power port is selected when the voltage of the main battery is lower than the backup battery. To add backup power to the system, connect an 2S (7.4V) battery (max. allowed) to the B-PWR port using a 2-pin Molex PicoBlade 1.25 cable.
  • Page 17 Auto. Configuring and calibrating the TBS CORE PNP PRO is incredibly simple. Either use our TBS Agent software which interacts with the the unit via USB, or use the built-in OSD configuration menu. To use the OSD menu, power up your FPV system and hold the ENTER-button for 3 seconds to bring up the OSD menu.
  • Page 18 Units The units used to display the speed, distance and altitude can be changed individually to either Metric, Imperial or Knots. • Speed - Metric (km/h), Imperial (mi/h), Knots (kts/h) • Distance - Metric (m), Imperial (ft) • Altitude - Metric (m), Imperial (ft) Compass calibration When the GPS module is connected, the home direction arrow will only display properly after a 360 degree rotation...
  • Page 19 Calibration: • Step 1 - Turn on the R/C transmitter and move the radio 1-2 meters away from the R/C receiver, select Calibration and press Enter to set the Max. value (best signal) • Step 2 - Turn off the R/C transmitter and press Enter to set the Min. value (no signal) EzUHF OSD Link receives and displays the numeric values directly from the EzUHF Rx, no calibration needed.

  • Page 20: Installation

    TBS Agent configuration software We have made a special software package to interact with the TBS CORE PNP PRO. It makes upgrading the firmware easy and configuration a blast - just point&click to change a setting. Installation Download the installer from http://www.team-blacksheep.com/corepro/agent...
  • Page 21 Configuration It is possible to change any of the settings found in the OSD configuration menu using the TBS Agent - with the exception of the calibration of the compass and analog/digital RSSI levels, these still has to be performed with the model and unit powered from the main flight battery.

  • Page 22: Good Practices

    Good practices We have compiled a list of all of practices which have been tried and tested in countless environments and situations by the TBS crew and other experienced FPV pilots. Follow these simple rules, even if rumors on the internet suggest otherwise, and you will have success in FPV. ●...
  • Page 23 Try to achieve as much separation of the VTx and R/C receiver as possible to lower the RF noise floor ● and EMI interference. Do not buy the cheapest equipment unless it is proven to work reliably (e.g. parts falling off, multitudes ●...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Solution: Disconnect any power supply and USB cable. Press and hold the enter button and plug-in the USB cable. This will boot the TBS CORE PNP PRO in a emergency mode. You can now upload a working firmware to the device by the TBS Agent software.

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