Team Blacksheep TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 Manual

Team Blacksheep TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 Manual

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TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 (HV) Video Tx 
 
High quality, license-free, ultra-tiny, race ready vtx 
Revision 2017-08-15 
 
The TBS UNIFY is a new line of video transmitters, optimized for 
compatibility across multiple "platforms" and reduced to a small form 
factor, completely redesigned and tailored for FPV use. Perfect for 
small multi rotor platforms where flight times are critical. 
Key features 
World's lightest 40/48ch video transmitter line 
Extremely powerful - with integrated heatsink 
25mW (up to 800mW with HAM license*) 
One button frequency and power setup 
OSD configuration using TBS SmartAudio (via PNP PRO OSD) 
RP-SMA connector with frame mounting holes integrated 
5V input or 2-6S input with 5V output versions available 
Solder-on module dimensions available on request 
NEW:​ improved noise filtering on HV version (Batch >1004) 
NEW:​ optimized heat dissipation on HV version (Batch >1004) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  • Page 1     TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 (HV) Video Tx    High quality, license-free, ultra-tiny, race ready vtx  Revision 2017-08-15    The TBS UNIFY is a new line of video transmitters, optimized for  compatibility across multiple “platforms” and reduced to a small form ...
  • Page 2: Specifications

        Specifications    TBS UNIFY PRO V2 5G8  TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV  TBS UNIFY PRO HV RACE  Input voltage:  Regulated 5V   6V to 26V (2S - 6S) VBat, peak max 31V  Voltage peaks max 6.0V!!!   Please connect directly to battery voltage! ...
  • Page 3     * requires HAM license, special unlocking procedure!  ** only for RACE version where authorization has been granted      3     ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Frequency Table  OSD control via CORE PRO  Channel, Band and Power control  Custom frequencies  Video transmitter pinout  TBS UNIFY PRO V2 5G8 unit  TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV (race) unit  Technology showcase  PitMode  CleanSwitch  SmartAudio  Declaration of Conformity  FCC Information ...
  • Page 5: Button Menu Control

        Button menu control  There are categories in the menu, and settings. Pressing the button for 3 seconds will toggle between  categories, pressing it for a short (1 second) press toggles between settings. To enter the menu, hold the  button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 6: Button Menu Structure

    LED Flash Codes for Channel, Band and Power  The TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 signals selected channel, band and power levels using a startup sequence of LED  codes. The same sequence is also repeated in the menu to make it unified. First the ​...
  • Page 7: Installation / Mounting

        Installation / Mounting  When installing the Unify Pro, please ensure adequate airflow and - most importantly - heat transfer. This  means mounting the Unify Pro with a bit of pressure against a flat piece of carbon will give you the best  results.
  • Page 8: Menu Table

        Menu Table  RED LED  BLUE LED    1x  2x  3x  4x  5x  6x  7x  8x  1x  Channel  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  2x  Band  A  B  E  Airwave  Race  Low Race      3x  Power Level  25 ...
  • Page 9: Osd Control Via Core Pro

        OSD control via CORE PRO  The TBS UNIFY PRO was built with the TBS CORE PRO in mind. Controlling your drone via the R/C joystick  was a concept first introduced by the BrainFPV FC. TBS has extended this functionality to the entire  POWERCUBE, allowing you to change not only the flight controller settings but also the UNIFY video ...
  • Page 10: Custom Frequencies

        The video frequency does not change instantly. It    will wait for you to exit the menu and then change  to the new frequency as indicated in the last line.      Custom frequencies  The latest CORE PRO software unlocks something truly revolutionary. Finding empty channels - or ones  that are not accidentally stomped upon - is nearly impossible with the big number of new FPV pilots ...
  • Page 11: Video Transmitter Pinout

    See the pin-out below:    TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV (RACE)  The UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV comes with wires ready to be assembled into your own projects. Should you want  to connect it to TBS products such as the TBS CORE , TBS CORE PNP PRO, PNP25/PNP50, etc, you will need ...
  • Page 12: Technology Showcase

    Technology showcase  PitMode  A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV is PitMode. It allows racers to power up their  video transmitters during race events without interfering with other racers and still having the ability to  change VTX settings or do some testing.  ...
  • Page 13: Cleanswitch

    All UNIFY PRO 5G8 video transmitters will remain in their lowest power output (25mW for UNIFY  PRO 5G8, less than 0.1mW for TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV) while changing channels and powering up. This  ensures interruption-free racing, even with multiple video transmitters changing channels, or powering up. ...
  • Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity

        Declaration of Conformity    FCC Information  FCC Label Compliance Statement  This device complies with ANSI C63.4 and Part 15 Subpart C Paragraph 15.249 of the FCC Rules. Operation  is subject to the following two conditions:  1. This device may not cause harmful interference  2.
  • Page 15: 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 16     in RF-noisy areas). More tx power causes more issues with RF on your plane. 500mW is plenty of  power!  Try to achieve as much separation of the VTx and R/C receiver as possible to lower the RF noise  ●...

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