Summary of Contents for Indemnis Nexus i2 PRS
- Page 1 OPERATIONS GUIDE MANUAL FOR THE NEXUS INSPIRE 2 PARACHUTE RECOVERY SYSTEM ( Nexus i2 PRS ) N E X U S | E Q U I P M E N T O P E R AT I O N S G U I D E - V 1 . 5...
- Page 2 IN-DEM-NIS; Noun from Latin: Indemnitasm Indemni(s) uninjured; suffering no damage or loss; suffering no loss of wealth or property N E X U S | E Q U I P M E N T O P E R AT I O N S G U I D E - V 1 . 5...
- Page 3 This Parachute Manual (PM) satisfies the Requirements of ASTM F3322-18, Section 3.1.30. This document and the information contained herein are proprietary and commercially confidential to Indemnis, Inc. Any use, disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this manual by an individual or entity other than the intended recipient is prohibited.
- Page 4 This manual explains installation instructions and how the Nexus i2 PRS works and how to properly operate the system both on the ground and in the air.
- Page 5 Understanding The LED Light Ring .......... Checklists ..................Ground Operation Procedures ..........Flight Operation Procedures ..........Nexus i2 PRS Remote (MTD) ............ Post-Flight Inspection Procedures ........Maintenance and Servicing Instructions ......How to Contact Indemnis ............Troubleshooting & Icon Guide ..........
- Page 6 **While the Nexus i2 PRS has multiple electronic and software-based safeguards to prevent the possibility of an accidental or inadvertent deployment on the ground, it should be noted that the Nexus i2 PRS deploys from the rear of the aircraft where the RED CAP is located. It is recommended that the operator maintains a clear area of 8 meters from the red cap direction of fire when the system is powered on.
- Page 7 Operational Considerations a) The average measured descent rate of the Inspire 2 with a Nexus i2 PRS at maximum takeoff weight is 3.23 meters per second (7.25 MPH) b) Minimum Operating Altitude with zero wind – 36 meters (118 FT) Environmental Considerations a) Temperature -4°to 104°F (-20°to 40°C)
- Page 8 H: Indemnis Screwdriver I: Velcro Strap for Cable(s) Note: The antenna on the Nexus i2 PRS housing is glued in place and users should NOT attempt to adjust or remove it. N E X U S | E Q U I P M E N T O P E R AT I O N S G U I D E - V 1 . 5...
- Page 9 Charging your Nexus i2 PRS The Nexus i2 PRS must be charged before use. It uses a USB-C cable to charge the unit and can be charged with any standard USB charger. The battery charge status can be indicated by pressing the power button once. A fully charged battery is indicated by a fully lit green LED ring.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION GIMBAL PROTECTION AND ATS Attaching the Nexus i2 Automatic Triggering Device (ATS) and Gimbal Protection Kit (ONE-TIME INSTALL): The Nexus i2 ATS is attached to the bottom of the aircraft. Once the gimbal protection kit is installed, you can install the ATS. Remove the ATS Housing and gimbal protection set from the case.
- Page 11 The Flight Termination System will be loosely hanging from the left side. *In the event that the Nexus i2 PRS is not being flown, the aircraft can still be flown with the included hook and loop cable retention strap that can control the unplugged USB-C cable (as shown).
- Page 12 INSTALLATION FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM Installing the Nexus i2 Flight Termination System (FTS) (ONE-TIME INSTALL): Now that you have installed the Gimbal Protection Set and the ATS on the bottom of the Inspire 2, it is time to install the Flight Termination System.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM 7) Remove the double-sided tape protector on the back of the FTS board and place the FTS on the left side of the nose of the aircraft. Place the FTS as low as you can, to ensure that there is no strain on the wires. 8) Replace the nose cap of the aircraft and double check that no wires are pinched.
- Page 14 Installing the alignment sticker on your Inspire 2 (ONE-TIME INSTALL): The alignment sticker will help you properly install the Nexus i2 PRS in the right spot every time. Locate the right arm of the drone, the same side as the USB port. The flat end of the sticker will butt up to the support piece.
- Page 15 Nexus i2 PRS bracket is lined up with the alignment sticker on the arm. The red end cap on the Nexus i2 PRS should be facing the back of the aircraft. Refer to safety precautions on page two (2) of this document.
- Page 16 N E X U S | E Q U I P M E N T O P E R AT I O N S G U I D E - V 1 . 5...
- Page 17 SECURE ATS CABLE PREVENT DAMAGE Securing the ATS Harness Cable when the Nexus is not installed: 1) Take the USB -C cable from the ATS and gently curl the cable about 3 inches from the end of the USB plug. 2) Press the USB-C Cable against the Arm and attach tightly using the Nexus Velcro Strap.
- Page 18 LED Light Ring Colors and System Status State: The Nexus i2 PRS uses a LED light ring at the front of the system to indicate the system status to the user. The included Nexus MTD GREEN BUTTERFLY = SAFE AND CANNOT DEPLOY also provides users with Nexus i2 PRS systems status via both LCD System battery is charging.
- Page 19 IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO USE THE NEXUS MTD In absence of the Nexus MTD the LED light ring and audible tones indicate system Mode. N E X U S | E Q U I P M E N T O P E R AT I O N S G U I D E - V 1 . 5...
- Page 20 Pre-flight Checklist: CHECKLIST T/O | LZ clear and safe from other individuals Power on Aircraft Power on Nexus MTD Power on Nexus PRS Aircraft Inspection Checklist: Wait for boot up tones and LED indication Propellers installed and checked for cracks MTD reads “Ready for Pre-Arm”/LED indicates rotating blue Batteries are charged and firmly in place Pre-Arm Nexus (Rotating yellow/MTD indicates “Pre-Arm”)
- Page 21 Operating the Nexus i2 PRS Nexus MTD to display “System Pre-Armed”. The light ring changes from rotating blue to rotating yellow. The Nexus i2 PRS is now in a on the ground: Pre-Armed Mode. The Nexus i2 PRS will remain in this state until the...
- Page 22 Nexus i2 PRS. Tilting an armed Nexus i2 PRS can cause the system to deploy. A red rotating LED light ring always 2) Arming the Nexus i2 PRS: The Nexus i2 PRS will not go into an means that the system is armed and care should be taken.
- Page 23 5) The Nexus i2 PRS will continue to function and maintain the ability to deploy both automatically and manually in the event of loss of power from the aircraft’ s USB port. In the event of loss of power to the Nexus i2 PRS the operator will be notified via audible tones from the Nexus MTD that there is a power fault.
- Page 24 4) Manual deployment is only available once the aircraft with the Nexus i2 PRS has reached its arming altitude. NOTE: If the Nexus i2 PRS is armed and the Nexus i2 PRS goes into an error Mode, manual deployment will be available THE DEPLOY regardless of aircraft altitude.
- Page 25 The LCD screen will read “Disarmed”, indicating that the Nexus is disarmed and you can visually observe that the rotating red LED ring on the Nexus i2 PRS has changed to rotating green, indicating it is Disarmed. The Nexus MTD will also make a series of audible tones indicating a change in mode.
- Page 26 Any damage noted shall be reason for grounding the system and contacting support. 2) The Nexus i2 PRS is a ballistic parachute launcher and the system should always be STORED IN ITS APPROVED CASE WHEN NOT IN USE.
- Page 27 AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS POST DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE: Like an airbag in your car, the Nexus i2 PRS is a certified safety system. To comply with ASTM F3322-18, it is not user re-packable or user serviceable after the Nexus i2 PRS has been deployed.
- Page 28 MID FLIGHT WARNING CAUSE This error indicates the Nexus i2 PRS has lost contact with the ATS. If this happens mid-flight, this represents a serious error that requires landing. *If the unit has ascended above the altitude lockout, manual deployment is enabled until the Nexus unit is disarmed.
- Page 29 Pre-Armed. Internal error, requires you to land the UAV and power cycle the unit. SYSTEM PRE-ARMED Nexus i2 PRS and UAV are ready for flight. The system will arm once it REBOOT SYSTEM reaches the arming altitude.
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