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Connex ProSight Installation And Operation Manual

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CONNEX ProSight
Installation and Operation Guide
Copyright © 2016 Amimon LTD, All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical or otherwise without prior written permission of Amimon LTD.
Doc P/N: 9040962 | Rev 04 | Printed 03 January 2017
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  • Page 1 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Copyright © 2016 Amimon LTD, All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise without prior written permission of Amimon LTD.
  • Page 2 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Home Page| Navigation pane Home Page Home Page Configuration Using ProSight Mobile OSD Menu Interface Home Page Main Menu Application Safety Safety Setup Menu Initial Setup Safety Instructions Connecting to Transmitter Introduction to CONNEX...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Do not use the product if there is any physical damage to the enclosure. For CONNEX ProSight transmitter only – it is normal for the transmitter to become slightly hot during use. However, if the enclosure’s • temperature becomes too hot to touch, turn the transmitter off and contact support.

  • Page 4: Potential Hazards

    Near medical and life support equipment – do not operate the CONNEX ProSight unit in any area where medical equipment or life support equipment is in use, or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. As the CONNEX ProSight unit may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment, the host communications device must be turned off in such areas.
  • Page 5 Home Page Overview Safety CONNEX ProSight is the missing link needed in a new era in FPV racing. CONNEX ProSight transforms FPV drones into a completely new kind of Introduction to CONNEX immersive experience for beginners and experts alike. ProSight CONNEX ProSight delivers unparalleled vision performance with delay-free wireless transmission.
  • Page 6 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Introduction to CONNEX ProSight|Quick Installation Layout Navigation pane Quick Installation Layout Home Page Safety Connect camera Connect to flight controller Connect transmitter power Introduction to CONNEX ProSight Connect antenna cables 2S-4S battery, 7-17V Opening the Package...

  • Page 7: Opening The Package

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Opening the Package|Quick Installation Layout Navigation pane Opening the Package Home Page Verify that the ProSight package contains the following items: Safety • HD receiver Introduction to CONNEX • HD transmitter ProSight • HD HDR camera, mount and dampers Opening the Package •...
  • Page 8 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Opening the Package|HD Receiver Accessories Navigation pane HD Receiver Accessories Name Description Home Page Safety Introduction to CONNEX ProSight HDMI Cable HD receiver Standard HDMI Cable (Type A to Type A) AMN_CBL_036A Connects the HD receiver to a video monitor or FPV goggles.
  • Page 9 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Opening the Package|HD Transmitter Accessories Navigation pane HD Transmitter Accessories Name Description Home Page Safety Introduction to CONNEX ProSight HD Transmitter Opening the Package 2 antennas, pre-assembled in the antenna bracket, Antennas connected to the HD transmitter.
  • Page 10 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Opening the Package|HD Transmitter Accessories Navigation pane Name Description Home Page HD Transmitter Power Safety Cable Connects the HD transmitter to an external power source. AMN_CBL_030A Introduction to CONNEX ProSight Opening the Package Camera Cable Connects the camera and the HD transmitter.

  • Page 11: Installing The Units

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|HD Transmitter Accessories Navigation pane Installing the Units Home Page The following sections describe the mechanical installation and wiring of ProSight system parts: Safety • Connecting Components to Drone Introduction to CONNEX • Installing the HD Receiver ProSight •...
  • Page 12 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Connecting Components to Drone Navigation pane Connecting Components to Drone Home Page Preparing the Mounting Plate Safety Mark mounting holes for the following components: • Camera (1) – 3 holes Introduction to CONNEX ProSight •...
  • Page 13 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Connecting Components to Drone Navigation pane Attaching the HD Transmitter Home Page The following procedure describes HD transmitter installation. 1. Connect the 4 mounting bases (1) to the mounting plate Safety using 4 screws (2).
  • Page 14 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Connecting Components to Drone Navigation pane 3. Connect the HD transmitter to the mounting bases using 4 screws (1). Home Page Flight direction Safety Note: Notice the transmitter orientation. The video connector (2) should Introduction to CONNEX face the camera and the antenna sockets (3) must remain exposed.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Camera

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Connecting Components to Drone Navigation pane Mounting the Camera Home Page Mount the camera on the front of the drone mounting plate. The rubber vibration dampers serve as shock absorbers and help Safety reduce the “Jello”...
  • Page 16 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Connecting Components to Drone Navigation pane The camera can be adjusted or flipped: 3. Release the two screws (1). Home Page Safety 4. Set the angle of the camera or flip it 180 , and fasten the two screws (1).
  • Page 17 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Connecting Components to Drone Navigation pane Wiring and Installing the Antenna Home Page This section reviews the tasks associated with installing and wiring HD Transmitter Antennas. Safety Introduction to CONNEX Tip: ProSight...
  • Page 18 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Connecting Components to Drone Navigation pane 2. Place the antenna on the rear side of the drone mounting plate. Home Page 3. Fasten the antenna base to the drone with four screws (1) using Safety washers (2) and nuts (3).

  • Page 19: Connecting To Camera

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Wiring the HD Transmitter Navigation pane Wiring the HD Transmitter This section reviews the tasks associated with wiring the HD transmitter. Home Page Safety Connecting to Camera Introduction to CONNEX ProSight Connect the...
  • Page 20 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Wiring the HD Transmitter Navigation pane Connecting to Flight Controller Home Page Wiring the Telemetry Cable Safety Connect the CC3D Telemetry Cable or the Naze Telemetry Cable Introduction to CONNEX the HD transmitter telemetry port (1) and the other end as to the flight...
  • Page 21 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Wiring the HD Transmitter Navigation pane Configuring a Flight Controller that Runs CleanFlight Note: Home Page The flight controller must support MAVLink. Safety Introduction to CONNEX The flight controller has a specific UART port that supports MAVLink. To receive telemetry information from the flight controller, the MAVLink port...
  • Page 22 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Wiring the HD Transmitter Navigation pane OSD Information Delivered from the Flight Controller Home Page Telemetry information delivered from the flight controller includes: • Flight duration – time starts counting when the drone is armed Safety •...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Power Source

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Wiring the HD Transmitter Navigation pane Connecting to a Power Source Home Page Connect the HD Transmitter Power Cable to the HD transmitter power socket (1) and the other end to the power source.

  • Page 24: Connecting Antennas

    • For configuration purposes: the distance between the receiver and its paired transmitter should be 1–10 meters. • When using multiple ProSight units in the same area: – The distance between two adjacent receivers should be at least one meter.
  • Page 25 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Installing the HD Receiver Navigation pane Connecting the HD Receiver Case Home Page Fasten the case to the HD receiver. Safety Introduction to CONNEX ProSight Opening the Package Installing the Units Operating the Units...
  • Page 26 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Installing the HD Receiver Navigation pane Mounting the HD Receiver Home Page 1. Place the HD receiver as high as possible on a tripod, pole or any other mounting device. A height of 2 meters off the ground is optimal.
  • Page 27 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Wiring the HD Receiver Navigation pane Wiring the HD Receiver This section describes the required wiring for the HD receiver. Home Page Safety Connecting to FPV Goggles/Monitor Introduction to CONNEX To display the received video, connect the...

  • Page 28: Connecting To Power

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Units|Wiring the HD Receiver Navigation pane Connecting to Power Home Page To connect the HD receiver to a power source: 1. Connect the HD Receiver Power Cable to the HD receiver power Safety port (1) and the other end to a power source.

  • Page 29: Operating The Units

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Wiring the HD Receiver Navigation pane Operating the Units Home Page The following sections describe the basic functions of the CONNEX ProSight: Safety • Pairing HD Transmitter and Receiver Introduction to CONNEX • OSD Control...
  • Page 30 This section describes the procedure for pairing an HD receiver with an HD transmitter. Home Page CONNEX ProSight units are already paired when delivered. The pairing process is required when connecting to an unpaired HD transmitter for the Safety first time.
  • Page 31 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Pairing HD Transmitter and Receiver Navigation pane 3. Verify that the Network LED (1) on the HD receiver blinks for a few seconds and is lit constantly when pairing is completed. Home Page This process takes a few seconds.

  • Page 32: Osd Control

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|OSD Control Navigation pane OSD Control Unit configuration is performed via the on-screen display (OSD) setup menu. Home Page The following section describes OSD control and functionality. Safety Prerequisite Introduction to CONNEX ProSight •...
  • Page 33 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|OSD Control Navigation pane Navigating in OSD Menus Home Page Use the following buttons on the HD receiver are used for navigating through the OSD menu options: Safety • NEXT (1) Introduction to CONNEX •...
  • Page 34 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|OSD Control Navigation pane HD receiver button functionality: • NEXT (1) – moves the cursor between menu options. Home Page SEL (2) – selects the marked option. • Safety MENU (3) – displays the main menu or turns the OSD menu on •...
  • Page 35 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|OSD Control Navigation pane Switching between OSD Modes Home Page Clicking the MENU button (1) toggles between the following OSD display modes: OSD Telemetry (2) – displays the selected OSD viewing mode (see...

  • Page 36: Osd Menu Interface

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|OSD Control Navigation pane OSD Menu Interface Home Page A typical menu interface includes the following: • Menu title line (1) Safety • Menu items – up to 4 items can be displayed at a time.
  • Page 37 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Main Menu Navigation pane Main Menu The main menu includes the following sub-menus: Home Page • Search Drone – enables Connecting to Transmitter Safety • Set Frequency – enables Frequency Management Introduction to CONNEX ProSight Recorder Status –...

  • Page 38: Setup Menu

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane Setup Menu To display the Setup menu, select Main Menu > Setup. Home Page The setup menu enables the following functions: Safety » Viewing Status Introduction to CONNEX »...

  • Page 39: Connecting To Transmitter

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane Connecting to Transmitter Home Page This section reviews the tasks associated with connecting to the paired HD transmitter (located on your drone) or to transmitters on other drones.
  • Page 40 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane Connecting to Other Drones Home Page To connect as a viewer to an HD transmitter located on another drone, search for a drone in one of the following ways: •...
  • Page 41 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane Search Other Drones by Frequency 1. Select Main Menu > Search Drone > Other Drones by Freq. Home Page Safety 2. Select one of the following options: Introduction to CONNEX •...
  • Page 42 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane • R-Band – displays a list of frequencies within a spectrum used by analog video transmitters. Home Page Safety Introduction to CONNEX ProSight Opening the Package Installing the Units...

  • Page 43: Frequency Management

    Navigation pane Frequency Management Home Page CONNEX ProSight is a digital system, allowing bi-directional communication between the HD transmitter and its paired HD receiver. When the HD receiver is connected to a transmitter as a viewer (see Connecting to Other Drones), frequency management is disabled.
  • Page 44 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane Selecting Frequency Mode via OSD Home Page Tip: Safety Frequency management is possible only when the HD receiver is connected to its paired HD transmitter. Introduction to CONNEX...
  • Page 45 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane Auto Home Page In Auto mode, the system constantly searches for the optimal frequency. When the system detects interference with the current frequency, it instructs both the transmitter and receiver to seamlessly switch to an alternative frequency. This change is done instantly, without any visual effect or Safety video degradation.

  • Page 46: Fixed Frequency

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Navigation pane Fixed frequency Home Page This option enables selecting from a list of frequencies (the list changes according to region). Safety Once a certain frequency is selected, the HD transmitter uses the selected Introduction to CONNEX frequency only.

  • Page 47: Setup Menu Options

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Setup Menu Options Home Page Viewing Status Safety To view the communication status, select Main Menu > Setup > Status. The Status menu opens, displaying the following information:...

  • Page 48: Selecting Battery Type

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Setting Regional RF Home Page To select a regional radio frequency mode: 1. Select Main Menu > Setup > Regional RF. Safety Introduction to CONNEX 2. Select a mode from the displayed list.
  • Page 49 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Setting Power Alert Threshold Home Page To manage battery power and to set the power alert threshold: 1. Select Main Menu > Setup > Power Alerts. Safety The displayed list changes according to the used battery settings.
  • Page 50 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Setting OSD Overlays Home Page This section reviews the overlay displayed on top of the video image. The overlay is selected for the following communication modes: •...
  • Page 51 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Selecting Viewer Overlay Home Page To set the viewing mode when connected as a viewer: 1. Select Main Menu > Setup > OSD > Other drone. Safety Introduction to CONNEX 2.
  • Page 52 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Detailed Overlay Home Page The Detailed overlay displays the following information on top of the live video: Safety Introduction to CONNEX • Transmitter name (1) ProSight •...
  • Page 53 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Race Overlay Home Page The race overlay displays the following information on top of the live video: • Flight duration Safety • Battery voltage Introduction to CONNEX...
  • Page 54 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Setting Telemetry Color Home Page To set the color of the telemetry information displayed on the OSD: 1. Select Main Menu > Setup > OSD > Telemetry Color.
  • Page 55 Main Menu > Setup > Bluetooth. The code is displayed in the Bluetooth menu under Pairing Code (1). Opening the Package For pairing using the ProSight Mobile Application, see Pairing with a Installing the Units Receiver via Bluetooth. Operating the Units...

  • Page 56: Switching To Night Mode

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Switching to Night Mode Home Page To improve the video image in sites with poor light conditions, select Main Menu > Setup > Camera > Night Mode.
  • Page 57 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Flipping the Camera Image Home Page This option is relevant when the camera is installed upside down. To flip the displayed video vertically 180˚, select Safety Main Menu >...

  • Page 58: Setting Video Mode

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Operating the Units|Setup Menu Options Navigation pane Setting Video Mode Home Page 1. Select > Setup > Camera > Video Mode. Main Menu Safety 2. Select one of the following modes: Introduction to CONNEX ProSight •...
  • Page 59 • Restoring Factory Configuration Settings Operating the Units Configuration Using Prerequisite ProSight Desktop The ProSight desktop application supports OSX (MAC) or Windows 7 and up. Application Configuration Using Installing the Desktop Application ProSight Mobile Download the CONNEX ProSight desktop application from the Amimon website.
  • Page 60 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Configuration Using ProSight Desktop Application|Connecting to the HD Transmitter and Receiver Navigation pane Connecting to the HD Transmitter and Receiver Start the ProSight desktop application. Home Page When starting the application, and before communication is established, Safety the application displays a NO USB CONNECTION message.

  • Page 61: Upgrading Firmware

    When a newer firmware version is available, the UPGRADE button (1) appears. Opening the Package To upgrade the firmware of the connected ProSight device, click the Installing the Units UPGRADE button (1). The firmware upgrade process is performed Operating the Units automatically to the latest firmware version.
  • Page 62 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Configuration Using ProSight Desktop Application|Restoring Factory Configuration Settings Navigation pane Restoring Factory Configuration Settings To revert to the default factory settings, click the RESTORE button (1). Home Page Safety Introduction to CONNEX ProSight Opening the Package...

  • Page 63: Initial Setup

    Configuration Using ProSight Mobile Application |Initial Setup Navigation pane Configuration Using ProSight Mobile Application Home Page CONNEX ProSight can be configured using the CONNEX RMT mobile application. This chapter describes the mobile application and includes: Safety • Home Screen Overview Introduction to CONNEX •...

  • Page 64: Home Screen Overview

    • Installing the Units bluetooth communication in the past Operating the Units Around Me (4) – list of other CONNEX ProSight receivers in the • Configuration Using area. Selecting a device that is not already paired requires entering a ProSight Desktop...
  • Page 65 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Configuration Using ProSight Mobile Application |Viewing Device Parameters Navigation pane Viewing Device Parameters Tapping on the information icon next to the receiver name (1) displays Home Page the following device parameters: Safety • Firmware (2) – HD receiver firmware version.

  • Page 66: Main Menu Options

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Configuration Using ProSight Mobile Application |Main Menu Options Navigation pane Main Menu Options The name of the connected unit (1) appears at the top of the Main Menu. Home Page The Main Menu includes the following: Safety •...
  • Page 67 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Configuration Using ProSight Mobile Application |Main Menu Options Navigation pane Using the OSD Swipe Controller Home Page The OSD Swipe Controller enables controlling and navigating in the OSD on the connected monitor or FPV goggles (see Navigating in OSD Menus).
  • Page 68 Auto (1) – constantly searches for the optimal frequency. Installing the Units • Fixed – Operating the Units ProSight Bands (2) – enables selecting a race set. Each set » Configuration Using consists of two frequencies within the DFS spectrum. The system ProSight Desktop...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Specifications|CONNEX ProSight Navigation pane Specifications » Micro USB – Connection to application; Wired pairing » UART for Telemetry Home Page CONNEX ProSight Proprietary MIPI (14 pin Right-Angle, JST SM20B-SRSS) – » Safety • Supported LOS range of 1000ft without any range limitation...
  • Page 70 CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Specifications|HD Receiver Navigation pane HD Receiver • Power consumption ~5Watt Home Page • Power input: 7v-17v; Support 2S to 4S batteries; Reverse polarity protected Safety Introduction to CONNEX Antennas – 5 antennas (short SMA connectors) •...

  • Page 71: Video Modes

    ProSight High-Definition 115dB HDR Delay-Free Camera Opening the Package The CONNEX ProSight HD camera is equipped with a 115dB high dynamic range 1/3” sensor, with 4.2 micron pixels’ size, allowing HD video capture Installing the Units (1280x720 pixels). Operating the Units The CMOS HDR camera allows for both indoor and outdoor flights, with a 2.8mm HD rated lens with IR filter, providing a 105-degree field of view...
  • Page 72 Navigation pane Technology and Output Home Page The ProSight HD camera is connected to the ProSight transmitter via a MIPI interface. This is an HD dedicated video interface with no additional processing delay between the camera and the transmitter. Safety Both the HD transmitter and the HD receiver utilize enhanced MIMO technology.

  • Page 73: Antenna Configuration

    Full 5GHZ Frequency Band Support Introduction to CONNEX ProSight ProSight antennas are designed to cover the full span of the 5GHz unlicensed band, between 5150MHz and 5925MHz without degradation at any of the sub-bands. Opening the Package Installing the Units...

  • Page 74: Line Of Sight

    Placing other transmitting antennas in close proximity to the ProSight HD transmitter antennas is not recommended. • The antennas’ RF cables are securely connected to the ProSight HD transmitter. We recommend securing the RF cables so that they will not be detached from the ProSight HD transmitter in the event of a collision or crash.
  • Page 75 Configuration Using ProSight Desktop CONNEX ProSight is a digital system, allowing bi-directional communication between the ProSight HD transmitter and the ProSight HD receiver. Application The user manages frequency configuration and operating modes by setting them on the HD receiver. Configuration is performed using either: Configuration Using •...

  • Page 76: Automatic Frequency Selection

    “ProSight Channel Sets”. Specifications ProSight Channel Set is a list of available operating channels. Regulations require that each of these channels includes a specific and an alternate frequency. The ProSight Channel Set was designed to comply with DFS regulations.
  • Page 77 Appendices|Regional Frequency Specifications Navigation pane Regional Frequency Specifications The ProSight system operates over the full span of the 5GHz unlicensed band. Ranging from 5150MHz to 5925MHz, the system has a total of 62 Home Page different center frequencies to operate on.

  • Page 78: Regional Frequency Table

    CONNEX ProSight Installation and Operation Guide Appendices|Regional Frequency Specifications Navigation pane Regional Frequency Table Home Page Region Channels Recommended center frequencies Safety US FCC Pro-A Pro-B Pro-C 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 Introduction to CONNEX Pro-A Pro-B Pro-C 5665 5685...

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