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  • Page 1 Connex LR Manual...
  • Page 2 Abstract Copyright ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Supported Remote Controls, Gimbals and Telemetry Flight Controllers ......13 Supported Resolutions ....................14 Setting up the CONNEX LR ....................15 Setting Up the CONNEX LR Ground Unit ..............15 Controlling the Drone Camera Gimbal ................16 Placement Recommendations and Best Practices ..............18 Placement Guidelines of CONNEX LR ................

  • Page 4: Introduction To Connex Lr

    Introduction to CONNEX LR Getting Started – Air and Ground Units The CONNEX LR can connect to both CONNEX transmitter and CONNEX Mini Transmitter, as long as the Transmitter and the CONNEX LR are in version 4.5 and above. To get started with the Air Unit: Please refer to the CONNEX\CONNEX mini\ CONNEX Fusion manual.

  • Page 5: Connex Lr Ground Unit

    • Plug-and-Fly, ready to operate out of the box • DFS support enables multiple free channels, thus boosting robustness • Android and MAC / Windows-based management support application CONNEX LR Ground unit The following figures show both sides of the Ground Unit.
  • Page 6 Connex LR Manual CONNEX LR– 1...
  • Page 7 Connex LR Manual CONNEX LR– 2...
  • Page 8 Connex LR Manual Name Description LEDs For a description of the Ground Unit LEDs, refer to Setting up the CONNEX Ground Unit [15]. OSD Button Enables/disables the OSD display. This display presents a screen of telemetry information collected by the CONNEX system on the monitor connected to the Ground Unit (e.g., Air Unit flight parameters, height, direction, signal strength, and so on).

  • Page 9: Limitation Of Liability And Warranty

    Enables connection of the Air Unit to a tablet or mo- USB Connector bile device. Brackets and Enables connecting the CONNEX LR to a pole, and screw fastening the HDMI cable. for more in formation go to <LINK> Limitation of Liability and Warranty This CONNEX product is provided “as is”...
  • Page 10 Connex LR Manual UCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE. SUCH LICENSE EXTENDS TO THIS PRODUCT ONLY AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF OTHER NOTICES WHICH MAY BE IN- CLUDED HEREIN. THE LICENSE DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PRODUCT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LICENSED PRODUCT IN A SINGLE AR- TICLE.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions And Maintenance

    We highly recommend that you use the provided AMIMON cables. If an alternate cable is used, make sure that it is of the highest quality.
  • Page 12 As the unit may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment, the host communications device must be turned off in such areas. For more information, visit www.AMIMON.com.

  • Page 13: Specifications And Supported Features

    Connex LR Manual Specifications and Supported Features Technical Specifications The following table presents the technical specifications for CONNEX LR. Transmission Up to 3,000m/10,000 ft. (LoS) Distance Out- door Transmission Zero [Less than 1 msec.] Delay Radio Frequen- 5.1-5.8 GHz, according to regional regulations...

  • Page 14: Supported Resolutions

    Connex LR Manual • Futaba FX-32 • Futaba T14SG • Futaba T10J • DJI NPVT581 • DJI SR6 • Spektrum DX7S • JR XG6 Supported Flight Controllers for Telemetry (partial list, for pre-tested models) • DJI A2 • DJI NAZA •...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Connex Lr

    Setting Up the CONNEX LR Ground Unit This section describes how to set up the CONNEX LR. We highly recommend that you use the provided AMIMON accessories and cables. If alternate products are used, make sure that they are of the highest quality.

  • Page 16: Controlling The Drone Camera Gimbal

    Verify that both LEDs on the Ground Unit light up, as described in the tables below. LED Behavior The CONNEX LR features two LED indicators: a Video LED and a Network LED. In normal operating conditions, both LEDs show a constant white color. No power (or low power) is indicated by the LEDs turning off.
  • Page 17 / MAC) [35] Configuring Fail Safe Parameters (Android) [53]). The CONNEX LR automatically detects the S.BUS/PWM/PPM and transmits the gimbal commands over the wireless return channel to the Air Unit’s S.BUS/CTRL port. For a list of supported remote controls and gimbals, see...

  • Page 18: Placement Recommendations And Best Practices

    This section describes mandatory requirements and best practices for optimal placement of the CON- NEX LR. • Place the CONNEX LR as High as Possible: Place the CONNEX LR on a tripod or pole so that it is as high as possible. A height of 2 meters is optimal.
  • Page 19 3Km, with the right antenna positioning, clear line of sight and clear frequencies. On the side and back lobes, the CONNEX LR has up to 400 meters range, letting the user have a safe and close landing when outside the main lobe reception area.
  • Page 20 Connex LR Manual The CONNEX LR's main lobe is also spread vertically 25 . The vertical side and back lobes will also allow the user a range of up to 400 meters.
  • Page 21 To ensure best reception for the entire 3Km, tilt the CONNEX LR to the estimated height the drone will fly at in most of its flight time. To get the maximum range out of the CONNEX LR, configure the link for 20MHz band- width, which will increase the range of the system.

  • Page 22: Connex Lr Operational Instructions

    Connex LR Manual CONNEX LR Operational Instructions Ground Unit – On Screen Display (OSD) The Ground Unit monitor displays information collected by the CONNEX system overlaid on the video received from the Air Unit. The following types of information can be overlaid on the video: •...
  • Page 23 Connex LR Manual Additional Telemetry Information Overlaid on Video Additional telemetry information can be overlaid on the video received from the drone’s flight controller. This information appears in a black strip on the top of the video (indicated by the red arrow in the pic- ture below).

  • Page 24: Alert And System Messages

    OSD View: Figure 6. OSD View - With Additional Telemetry Information Alert and System Messages The tables below describe messages that may appear on the monitor connected to the CONNEX LR HDMI port. Alert Messages – Overlaid on Video During Link...

  • Page 25: Multicasting To Multiple Ground Units

    Connex LR Manual Multicasting to Multiple Ground Units A single Air Unit can transmit video downlink to up to four Ground Units. This is called multicasting. The following procedure describes how to pair an additional Ground Unit with the same Air Unit.
  • Page 26 Connex LR Manual To see a list of Ground Units with which an Air Unit is currently paired and connected, you may use the CONNEX Management application to check the Ground Units that are registered to an Air Unit. For...

  • Page 27: Connex Management Application For Windows/Mac

    Connex LR Manual CONNEX Management Application for Windows/MAC Message Alert when running the Management Tool Installation Process in Win8/10 When installing the CONNEX Management Tool in Windows 8 and Windows 10, the following alert may appear: Continue with the installation by clicking the More info link.

  • Page 28: Management Application Overview (Windows / Mac)

    For installation on Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating systems, please check Message Alert when running the Management Tool Installation Process in Win8/10 [27] To install or upgrade the CONNEX Management application: Download the latest version from the Amimon website Here to a computer connected to an Air Unit or Ground Unit [30].
  • Page 29 Connex LR Manual...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Air Unit Or Ground Unit To A Computer

    Connex LR Manual The current version of the CONNEX Management application is displayed in the upper left corner of the window. Connecting the Air Unit or Ground Unit to a Computer The Air Unit or Ground Unit must be connected to a computer on which the CONNEX Management ap- plication is installed in order to configure or upgrade that unit.

  • Page 31: Upgrading The Air Unit Or Ground Unit Firmware

    Connex LR Manual Upgrading the Air Unit or Ground Unit Firmware If the Connex Management tool displays an alert about a newer tool version, download the new version from: Here Upgrading the Air Unit or Ground Unit firmware does not affect the settings of the...
  • Page 32 • Product: Specifies the product ID of the unit. • Upgrade Button: The application automatically checks with the AMIMON server whether the lat- est firmware version of the connected unit is installed. If the latest version is not installed, the Upgrade button is enabled and a 'Newer Firmware Version Exists x.x.x' message appears.

  • Page 33: Configuring The Link Between The Ground And Air Units (Windows / Mac)

    Connex LR Manual If you upgrade an Air Unit, you must also upgrade all Ground Units registered to it. We highly rec- ommend that you begin the upgrade process only after the Air Unit and its Ground Units have been collected and are placed next to the computer.
  • Page 34 Connex LR Manual Description Channel Mode: Determines the bandwidth of the wireless link. CONNEX users can select High Quality (40 MHz) or Stability Boost (20 MHz). Note: CONNEX mini units supports both modes from firmware version 4.5 and above. Frequency Mode: Determines whether automatic or fixed frequency is used. The options available for fixed frequency vary according to other options selected (regional settings and Channel Mode).

  • Page 35: Checking The Ground Units Registered To An Air Unit (Windows / Mac)

    Connex LR Manual Specify the frequency mode by selecting either Auto or one of the fixed frequencies listed. The fixed frequencies that are available vary according to other options selected. The Regional Settings dropdown menu appears for CONNEX and CONNEX mini units used in Eu- rope, Japan, China and Korea.

  • Page 36: Unregistering Ground Units (Windows / Mac)

    Connex LR Manual Description Ground Units Registered to the Air Unit The MAC ID of a specific Ground Unit can be seen using the CONNEX Management application. Unregistering Ground Units (Windows / MAC) There are two options for unregistering Ground Unit(s) from an Air Unit, as described in the procedures below: •...
  • Page 37 Connex LR Manual To unregister a Ground Unit, click on the X button in the relevant row (marked in RED in the image above). To unregister all Ground Units: Make sure that the computer on which the CONNEX Management application is installed is con- nected to the Internet and is connected to the Air Unit via a Micro USB cable.

  • Page 38: Configuring Fail Safe Parameters (Windows / Mac)

    Connex LR Manual Click the Unregisterall receivers button (marked in RED in the image above). Configuring Fail Safe Parameters (Windows / MAC) The Control Configuration tab of the Management application allows you to set the parameters that are applied when the remote control wireless uplink is broken. The parameters are described in the ta-...
  • Page 39 Connex LR Manual Description Timeout: Determines the length of time (in seconds) between losing communication and applying Fail Safe values onto the output of the Air Unit. S.BUS Rate: Specifies the data rate of the S.BUS link between the Ground Unit and the Air Unit that controls the Air Unit’s camera gimbal.
  • Page 40 Connex LR Manual • 6.3m sec: FASSTest 12CH Mode. For each channel in the Channel Settings frame, select either the Hold or Set radio button. If you select the Set radio button, enter the required value in the field in the Data column. Values are configured in % and may range from -100 to +100.

  • Page 41: Connex Management Application For Android Devices

    Connex LR Manual CONNEX Management Application for Android Devices Management Application Overview (Android) The Air Unit and the Ground Unit come preinstalled with the latest firmware version, and are preconfig- ured to communicate with each other. The CONNEX Management application is used when the follow- ing updates and verifications are required: •...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Air Or Ground Unit To Your Mobile Device

    Connex LR Manual For more information about the My Device screen and the different menu options, refer to Working with the CONNEX Mobile Application [43]. Connecting the Air or Ground Unit to Your Mobile Device The Air Unit or Ground Unit must be connected to a mobile on which the CONNEX Management appli- cation is installed in order to configure that unit.

  • Page 43: Working With The Connex Mobile Application

    Connex LR Manual If you launch the CONNEX Management application before connecting an Air Unit or Ground Unit to your mobile device, the following message is displayed. Connect the unit, as described above. Working with the CONNEX Mobile Application The following sections provide a general overview of the application's main screens and features:...
  • Page 44 Connex LR Manual • My Device Screen • Main Menu options • Basic Application Components My Device Screen When you launch the CONNEX Management application, the My Device screen opens: This screen displays the following information: • Module: Specifies whether the connected unit is an Air Unit (Tx) or a Ground Unit (Rx).
  • Page 45 Connex LR Manual • Firmware Version: The version of the firmware currently installed on the unit. The application auto- matically checks with the AMIMON server whether the latest firmware version of the connected unit is installed. If the latest version is installed, a Firmware Version is Up to Date message is displayed.
  • Page 46 Connex LR Manual The menu options are summarized in the following table: Option Description Supported for Ground Unit My Device Displays details about the Air or Ground Unit that is connected. Link Configuration Allows you to configure the link [47] between an Air Unit and its Ground Units.

  • Page 47: Configuring The Link Between The Ground And Air Units (Android)

    Connex LR Manual Basic Application Components This section explains general features that enable you to work with the mobile application quickly and effectively. The components are described in the table below the diagram. Number Feature Name Description Navigation button Use this button to navigate back to the main menu.
  • Page 48 Connex LR Manual The Link Configuration tab of the Management application is shown in the following figures (CONNEX on left, CONNEX mini on right). The link parameters are described in the table below the diagrams. Description...

  • Page 49: Checking The Ground Units Registered To An Air Unit (Android)

    Connex LR Manual Link Mode: Determines the bandwidth of the wireless link. CONNEX users can select High Quality (40 MHz) or Stability Boost (20 MHz). NOTE Note: CONNEX mini units support High Quality mode only. Frequency Mode: Determines whether automatic or fixed frequency is used. The options available for fixed frequency vary according to other options selected (regional settings and Channel Mode).
  • Page 50 Connex LR Manual To verify which Ground Units are registered to an Air Unit: Make sure that the mobile device on which the CONNEX Management application is installed is connected to the Air Unit via a USB to Micro USB cable.

  • Page 51: Unregistering Ground Units (Android)

    Connex LR Manual Unregistering Ground Units (Android) There are two options for unregistering Ground Unit(s) from an Air Unit, as described in the procedures below: • Unregistering one device at a time • Unregistering all devices simultaneously To unregister a single device: Make sure that the mobile device on which the CONNEX Management application is installed is connected to the Internet and is connected to the Air Unit via a USB to Micro USB cable.
  • Page 52 Connex LR Manual To unregister a Ground Unit, press the X button in the relevant row (marked in RED in the image above). To unregister all Ground Units: Make sure that the mobile device on which the CONNEX Management application is installed is connected to the Internet and is connected to the Air Unit via a USB to Micro USB cable.

  • Page 53: Configuring Fail Safe Parameters (Android)

    Connex LR Manual Press the Unregister All button (marked in RED in the image above). Configuring Fail Safe Parameters (Android) The Control Configuration tab of the Management application allows you to set the parameters that are applied when the remote control wireless uplink is broken. The parameters are described in the ta-...
  • Page 54 Connex LR Manual Description Timeout: Determines the length of time (in seconds) between losing communication and applying Fail Safe values onto the output of the Air Unit. S.BUS Rate: Specifies the data rate of the S.BUS link between the Ground Unit and the Air Unit that controls the Air Unit’s camera gimbal.
  • Page 55 Connex LR Manual IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: It is recommended to utilize the CONNEX link for gimbal control ONLY and NOT for full drone control. To set Fail Safe parameters: Make sure that the mobile device on which the CONNEX Management application is installed is connected to the Air Unit via a USB to Micro USB cable and is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 56 Connex LR Manual To apply the configured changes, press Save. The update affects how the Air Unit communicates with all the Ground Units with which it is registered [49].

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