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- Page 1 Veracity Control Wheels Wireless Operation Manual READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING. Document Number: PLC850-0010 Document Version: 037 October 2017 Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DJI Ronin (Futaba Radio) Setup ............................18 Maxima (Jeti Radio) Setup ..............................19 Basic Maxima Setup ..............................19 Pairing the Maxima and Veracity Control Wheels ......................24 Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction .......................... 25 Zeroing/Drift Correction with FoMa Control Software: ....................25 Zeroing/Drift Correction with MōVI App/Software (MōVI Pro/XL App or Freefly Configurator): ........ - Page 3 Tilt/Roll – does not work ..............................33 FCC Declaration ..................................33 Limited Warranty .................................. 34 Technical Support ................................. 34 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com Page 3...
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Page 4: Introduction
Optionally additional third axis ROLL Wheel, if ordered. This manual describes necessary setup requirements and how to operate the Veracity Control Wheels. The Veracity Control Wheels system is a professional digitally controlled hand wheel system for operation of RC style camera gimbal mounts. -
Page 5: Unpacking
What is in the case? The first thing to note is the Veracity Control Wheels ship in a customized Pelican Storm™ hard case, so repackaging for field use is not required. The foam cut-outs provide spots for the PAN and TILT modules together on the default baseplate as well as the ROLL wheel, which can be added at any time as an option to the system. -
Page 6: Connections
Connections The Veracity Control Wheels have the following connections: PAN Wheel The PAN Wheel module is the ‘smart’ module. It has 4 Lemo connectors on the back of the enclosure. These are for Power, Data, Tilt and Roll as shown. It also has 4 LEDs and a recessed switch on the same face as the connectors. -
Page 7: Power Requirements
Power Requirements The Veracity Control Wheels are a 12V or 24V DC system. They are designed to operate with voltages from 8-30V DC with a draw of less than 0.2 A at 12V. The Veracity Wheels system has built in reverse polarity protection and a self- resetting internal fuse in the event of overload. -
Page 8: Connectors And Pinouts
P7) Speed Pot Powering Up 1) Apply power to the Veracity Control Wheels either via a battery or power supply (neither are supplied). The Green LED over the power connector should come on immediately. If this does not, you should check your cables and power source. -
Page 9: Veracity Ppm (Wired To Rc Controller) Operation
Veracity PPM (Wired to RC Controller) Operation The Veracity Control Wheels stream a PPM (Pulse Position Modulation) signal that is standard on many RC controllers. They are designed to interface with the ‘trainer’ port commonly available on RC controllers. Please see the Veracity Wired Manual for more information. -
Page 10: Veracity Slice (Wireless) Operation
***Note: Spare headers included with the Slice can be used in the event pins become bent or broken. 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the bracket above the Slice receptacle. Remove the bracket. Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 10 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com... - Page 11 5-pin header. ***Note: Squeezing the retention clips on the Radio Module may be necessary 4. Replace the bracket and screws. 5. Uninstall in reverse order (if required). PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com Page 11...
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Page 12: Switching Between Mōvi (Standard Gimbal), Ronin And Maxima Modes
Ronin (Futaba) = Red STATUS LED flashes red 4 times on start-up Maxima (Jeti) = Orange STATUS LED flashes orange 4 times on start-up The mode selection is stored in memory and will be recalled on power-up every time. Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 12 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com... -
Page 13: Veracity Slide Mode Switch
Veracity Slide Mode Switch The MODE switch function varies depending on whether the Veracity Control Wheels are in MōVI mode, Ronin mode or Maxima mode. MōVI (Standard Gimbal) With the unit in MōVI Mode, the operator has access to 3 mode-select options using the MODE select switch. -
Page 14: Mōvi M10/M15/Standard Gimbal (Spektrum Radio) Setup
Map Remote Tilt: -3 (or -2 with the PLC Spektrum Radio Module) Map Remote Tilt Rate: -7 g. Click SYSTEM -> Bind Radio… h. Turn the MōVI System off and on again to place it in a “Bind” state. Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 14 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com... - Page 15 7. See the section on “Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction” to rectify any drifting issues. 8. To mitigate the effects of Deadband and improve wheel responsiveness. See the section “Advanced Gimbal Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software)” PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
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Page 16: Mōvi Pro And Mōvi Xl (Spektrum Radio) Setup
3. Connect the pre-paired Spektrum DSMX Remote Receiver Module (SPM9645) to the MōVI Pro/XL using the MōVI Pro COM to Spektrum Cable. 4. Power on the MōVI Pro/XL and through the MōVI Pro/XL app, connect using an iOS or Android device. Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 16 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com... - Page 17 7. See the section on “Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction” to rectify any drifting issues. 8. To mitigate the effects of Deadband and improve wheel responsiveness. See the section “Advanced Gimbal Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software)” PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
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Page 18: Dji Ronin (Futaba Radio) Setup
7. See the section on “Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction” to rectify any drifting issues. 8. To mitigate the effects of Deadband and improve wheel responsiveness. See the section “Advanced Gimbal Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software)” Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 18 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com... -
Page 19: Maxima (Jeti Radio) Setup
Maxima (Jeti Radio) Setup Basic Maxima Setup Launch the MAXIMA Setup Software. 2. Connect a USB cable between the Maxima gimbal and the computer. Power on the Maxima gimbal and click Connect. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com Page 19... - Page 20 4. When the head is connected there are 5 profiles that can be modified. These correspond to the 5 profiles that are saved in the Maxima gimbal itself that can individually be chosen via the OLED screen and menu. For the purpose of the setup, Profile 5 will be modified. Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 20 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
- Page 21 ON during the Zeroing/Drift Correction procedure. ***Note: When connected to a PC through USB, motors are always enabled. 6. Switch to Advanced Mode by Clicking the Standard/Advanced button from the Settings > Mode Menu. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
- Page 22 Profile > Follow: Leave at default, can be changed as needed to fine-tune Follow Mode. Device > Joystick: o Offset: 0 (for Pan, Tilt and Roll) Device > Filters: Optional for noise/vibration reduction - See Maxima User Manual Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 22 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
- Page 23 8. From the Profile > Profile Menu, click Write to Device. 9. From the Device > Device Menu, click Write to Device. 10. Ensure the Jeti Radio Module is installed onto the slice. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
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Page 24: Pairing The Maxima And Veracity Control Wheels
Pairing the Maxima and Veracity Control Wheels 1. See “Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes” to ensure the wheels are in Maxima Mode. 2. To bind the Maxima gimbal to the Veracity Wheels, power on the Maxima and Press the OK button to get to the Main Menu. -
Page 25: Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction
Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction You may notice that when Veracity Control Wheels are connected to your gimbal system, a constant ‘drift’ or movement in a direction occurs in any of the 3 axes. This ‘drift’ is due to the Wheels sending a signal for motion when it should not be. -
Page 26: Zeroing/Drift Correction With Mōvi App/Software (Mōvi Pro/Xl App Or Freefly Configurator)
Pan Wheel = “RC cmd Pan” = 1500 μs Tilt Wheel = “RC cmd Tilt” = 1500 μs Roll Wheel = “RC cmd Roll Trim” = 1500 μs (*If connected to optional Roll Wheel) Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 26 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com... - Page 27 4. Once the drift has been corrected, press and hold the Zero Button until the LEDs stop flashing and are lit solid, then release. The LEDs will go off. The new offsets will be stored in the Veracity Control Wheels flash memory.
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Page 28: Gimbal Zeroing Without App/Software
4. Once the drift has been corrected, press and hold the Zero Button until the LEDs stop flashing and are on solid, then release. The LEDs will go off. The new offsets will be stored in the Veracity Control Wheels flash memory. -
Page 29: Advanced Gimbal Setup With Deadband Compensation (Plc Veracity Wheels Software)
2. Once the Gimbal and Wheels have been zeroed, connect your PC to the Veracity wheels via the DB9 Serial Data Cable (PLC940-0029). 3. Launch the PLC Veracity Wheels Software. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com Page 29... - Page 30 Veracity Wheels will also be displayed. If unable to connect, you may have selected the incorrect port or require a Veracity firmware update. If the wheels become disconnected at any point, the Comm Port status will change to “Comms Lost”. Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 30 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
- Page 31 9. Now raise the Pan Negative value until you notice the gimbal begin to pan in the opposite direction. Adjust this value to the point where only the slightest amount of movement can be noticed. 10. Click on the large PAN Button to save the value to Veracity memory. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Copyright © 2017 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
- Page 32 13. Parameters can be saved to file and opened later from the “File” menu. This may be useful for use with different profiles or if values are reset during a software update. ***Note: This procedure must be performed for any changes to your Gimbal Setup Profile or after re-zeroing your wheels. Copyright © 2017 PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. Page 32 www.plcelectronicsolutions.com...
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
“Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes”. Nothing happens – no lights, no sound, no motion Check wiring and ensure power is available on the Veracity Control Wheels. Make sure that your power cable is the correct polarity for this system. - Page 34 To obtain warranty service, the defective instrument must be returned within 1 year from the original purchase date to PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd., along with a brief description of the defect claimed. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. will pay for ground shipping of any unit deemed to be covered under warranty.
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