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IISI Cockpit
V2
TXG1/2, TXE30 – 600, TXE-K
Telemetry battery management system
for RC model pilots
User manual
Software Version V2.11
For certain features, you may need additional parts, like EXP-T4,
TS60, EXP-LIPO7, etc. For more information,
see www.iisi-rc.com
IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual
www.iisi-rc.com
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Summary of Contents for IISI Cockpit V2 TXG1/2
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Page 1: User Manual
Telemetry battery management system for RC model pilots User manual Software Version V2.11 For certain features, you may need additional parts, like EXP-T4, TS60, EXP-LIPO7, etc. For more information, see www.iisi-rc.com IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 1 of 44... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
13 Charging the Cockpit, operation time..............................36 14 Software Updates....................................36 15 The microSD card....................................38 16 Available fields....................................40 17 Warranty......................................44 18 Conformity......................................44 19 Disposal......................................44 20 Support....................................... 44 IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 2 of 44... -
Page 3: What's New
Fly Again adaptive capacity as well with EXP-LIPOx Correct graphical altitude display Bug fixes with TXE / TXG1 configuration New field for altitude above sea level (with EXP-GPS) Support of EXP-AVM2 and GPS2 IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 3 of 44... - Page 4 Log data can be visualized with LogView Studio. A test release can be requested at dominik@logview.info. Soon you can find the final release at www.logview.info Bug fixes: EXP-T4 temperature alarms Security alarms Voice output for capacity TXG1 registering Not found audiodata when configuring alarms IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 4 of 44...
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Page 5: Applications
2 Applications IISI is a telemetry based battery management concept for electrically powered RC models. It assists the pilot in an efficient way during the flight or run about the battery state (fuel gauge). When the battery becomes nearly empty, the pilot is informed about it an can land safely, without stress. -
Page 6: First Steps
Cockpit cannot communicate with them. 3.2 Pairing In order to logically connect your TXE with your Cockpit, you need to pair them first. Without this procedure, the IISI Cockpit cannot recognize your TXE. This allows using multiple IISI systems at the same time. -
Page 7: Flying With Different Models
Here you can also load an existing configuration and modify it without switching on the model. The model is automatically loaded in the Cockpit as soon as a model is switched on. There’s no manual load or model change needed! IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 7 of 44... -
Page 8: Basic Operation
The 3pin connector is the IISI-Link. It serves to configure TXEs and EXPs and as an interface for software update to these devices. -
Page 9: Changing Values
(up) or falling below a value (down). Sometimes, both are possible. In the alarm settings mask you can then modify the alarms, sounds, vibra, repeats, etc. Alarm settings are stored in the .CFG file of each model. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 9 of 44... -
Page 10: Volume
Alarms: Relative volume for alarms (normally at 100%) You can click on these fields for test listening. Do not overload the speaker, the sound should remain clean. Otherwise, the speaker may be damaged. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 10 of 44... -
Page 11: Screen Description
5 Screen description The screen shown below is just an example, it can be modified completely to your needs. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 11 of 44... -
Page 12: Create A Configuration / Load Configuration
You can choose if modified configurations are automatically stored or if you want to do this yourself. (see Advanced Settings) You also can delete and create new configurations. This is described in the part Maintenance. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 12 of 44... -
Page 13: Change Screens
Other fields which use multiple sensors / values of the same type, use also this option, in order to select one of the 4 possible values. Please note that this option is ONLY available in the "modify screen" mode! IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 13 of 44... -
Page 14: Changing The Size Of A Field
“empty” (e.g. use CLR, see above), then increase the field using +++ to the maximum size and back to the smallest size using ---. This will create an empty screen. Then quite the modify screens mode by clicking on the squares again and select “Done”. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 14 of 44... -
Page 15: Voice Output Settings
„Critical all 5%“: As soon as the reserve capacity level has been reached (set in the alarm settings), the announcements are made all 5% steps, starting from the alarm level . Example: 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 0%. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com... -
Page 16: Altitude Announcement
8.4 Speed announcements The announcements for speed can be controlled timely as usual. Further, IISI provides you a very innovative tool for speed training: „Store top speed > 150km/h“: Above the chosen value, top speed measurement is activated. The fastest speed is stored temporarily. - Page 17 Set the “announce when critical” to a short time, e.g. 3s. Then go to the speed alarm settings and set the alarm to the desired limit (e.g. 150km/h) and switch the alarm to OFF. Now, you’ll hear speed announcements every 3 seconds when your model makes over 150km/h. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 17 of 44...
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Page 18: Alarms
9 Alarms Traditionally, alarms in the IISI System were stored in the sensors and are transmitted to the Cockpit. This is no more the case with Version V2.10: All alarms are stored on the cockpit in the model configuration file (.CFG). Alarm levels can be modified during the flight as well. -
Page 19: Cockpit Settings
The backlight switches off when the Cockpit goes to sleep mode. The time for sleep mode can be adjusted (see below). 10.2 Voice settings (global) Global parameters for the voice output: IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 19 of 44... -
Page 20: Model Specific Settings 1/2 For Cockpit Reaction
The standard setting is “None”, that means no action. Any action can be defined (similar to the ones described above), when the Cockpit is shaked (left / right). “Stop” will stop any announcement if you shake the Cockpit. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 20 of 44... -
Page 21: Model Specific Settings 2/2, Controlling With Rc Switch
The format is .csv, the values are separated with semikolons. You can define how the values are represented (decimal point is , or .) Alarms and comments are preceded with #. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 21 of 44... - Page 22 NewValue lets you choose a new value of the selected log file Terminate quits the data viewer. Please note: You can include the button to launch the data viewer also in one of the screens of your model configuration. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 22 of 44...
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Page 23: Maintenance
(TXExxx means TXE50 – TXE600-E). TXEs must not be connected to a battery during firmware update, but EXP-BM2 and EXP-LIPOx must be connected to a battery during this process. Should you have any issues with this process, please contact www.iisi-rc.com. 10.6.2 Software Version You can see the software version of the Cockpit, your name (that you’ve entered at the very beginning), the Cockpit ID... -
Page 24: Advanced Settings
„My own“: If you like to create your own audio data, you can store them in the folder AUDIO/USER ablegen. The format is CD standard 44.1kHz stereo AIFF (extension .AIF) You need an audio editor for this, e.g. Audacity (google...). You can get a list of spoken words by contacting IISI on www.iisi-rc.com Vibra at start: You can switch on and off the vibra activity when the Cockpit is switched on. - Page 25 When you use EXPs, additional data can be displayed on the Cockpit (e.g. speed). If you select “ON”, additional information is added automatically on the screen, but only if no other field of this EXP is already present in the IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com...
- Page 26 “OFF” when you don’t need it. Typical functions are calibration and other special functions of the EXP-LIPOx, EXP-BM2, EXP-US1, or the current offset calibration of a TXE. This option can also be activated temporarily directly from the conguration menu of the EXP/TXE. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 26 of 44...
- Page 27 (e.g. 20045D). When the Cockpit is switched on again, you'll be asked if you want to keep the temporary ID. Please note that you cannot pair any TXE when Other ID is activated! Restore factory settings: Clicking on this field, the factory settings in this menu will be restored. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 27 of 44...
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Page 28: Behavior When Switching On A Model
Especially critical is the estimation below about 30%. The voltage curve is very flat in this area, which means that a tiny difference in voltage may have a big impact on the remaining capacity. NEVER believe blindly these values and be careful! IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 28 of 44... -
Page 29: Battery Not Full, Doing Multiple Flights With Same Battery (Fly-Again)
The estimated percentage values may differ from the calculated percentage value of the IISI fuel gauge, if the programmed capacity of a full battery does not match reality. Please note that multicopters (and other models) may consume some power even when motors are not spinning, which influence the voltage. -
Page 30: Different Capacities
For your convenience, the last 3 capacities are stored and you can select them directly, or enter a new value. This option is also available in the capacity estimator. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 30 of 44... -
Page 31: Configuration Of The Txe
This value must match the capacity that your battery is able to deliver. It is used to calculate the remaining capacity (in % from this value). Old, bad or stressed batteries may not always deliver what’s written on them! IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com... - Page 32 Should you want to use just a temperature sensor (TS60 or TS300), without any other EXP, you can connect it directly to the IISI-Link. You can change this option by clicking on it and then set the temperature sensor’s name and alarm level.
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Page 33: Txg1 / Txg2
TXG1. 12.3 Using and calibrating the TS300 The new temperature sensor TS300 (up to 300°C) can be used directly on the IISI-Link of your TXE, as long as it remains the only device connected to it (no V-cables allowed). -
Page 34: Estimated Flight Time
To initiate calibration of the TS300, click on „Calibrate TS300“ and enter the temperature (should be around room temperature). Then, disconnect the TXE from the Cockpit, put the TS300 on the IISI-Link and start the TXE in your model. At this time, the calibration is executed and all parameters are taken into account. -
Page 35: Helicopter
„multiple“ (Change the content of a field). There you can enter which (master or slave) TXE should be displayed on this field. „OFF“ selects the master, while 1-3 select the slave TXEs. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 35 of 44... -
Page 36: Charging The Cockpit, Operation Time
The Cockpit can easily be updated with the newest software. All you need is a computer, internet connection and a standard mini USB cable. You can find more information about software updates on http://www.iisi-rc.com/IISI-RC-D/Download.html Cockpit software update: Connect the Cockpit to the computer using the USB cable. It behaves like as USB stick. - Page 37 PC/Mac. Alternatively, you can remove the unused language data: remove the folders DE and FR in the folder AUDIO. This gives you additional 70MB of space. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 37 of 44...
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Page 38: The Microsd Card
The file structure of the Cockpit is fixed and must be organized like this: AUDIO: This folder contains the coded voice data delivered by IISI, in their corresponding folder EN for English, DE for German, FR for French. You can delete not used languages to save storage space. - Page 39 Aside the small included microSD card, we’ve successfully tested e.g the Sandisk Ultra SDHC I 16GB. Any microSD card must support the SPI mode, this is normally the case with every card. IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 39 of 44...
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Page 40: Available Fields
Motor on time (hh:mm:ss.s), programmable threshold Estimated flight time, needs TXE V2 with V3.6 or higher. Using a EXP-GPS, you can also show the go-home time. Can also be displayed larger (4x) IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 40 of 44... - Page 41 Use the "multiple values" option in "modify screen" mode. Temperature with temp. sensor name, when a TS60 is directly connected to the IISI-Link (or Temperature of EXP- AVM / EXP-RPM) Real time speed value with the last 3 measured top speed passes (EXP-GPS or EXP-AIRSPEED), also as full screen The 2 voltages of the EXP-BM2 (receiver voltage) incl.
- Page 42 (EXP-AS or EXP-GPS) Graphics for cell voltage and drift, exists in all sizes. (EXP-LIPO6 or LIPO7) Time and date, also as full screen Data logger information with log time and status IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 42 of 44...
- Page 43 EXP-GPS „map“. Shows the pilot in the center (x) and the model with a flesh, altitude and speed. Allows to locate the model “blindly” and to define flight direction (towards pilot or not…) IISI COCKPIT V2 User Manual www.iisi-rc.com Page 43 of 44...
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Page 44: Warranty
17 Warranty IISI products are warrantied for a period of 2 years, according the Swiss law, against production- and material defects. Mechanical defects caused by careless usage, short circuits, overloading and modifications not executed by IISI-RC are not covered by warranty. Defective devices are repaired or replaced by our own distinction. Any further compensation is excluded, the usage of any IISI-RC product is on your own risk.
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