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FM30 User Manual V1.1 FTM30 RADIO MODULE USER MANUAL V1.1 Feb 2021 2021 SIYI Technology Copyright...
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If you have any issues using the product, please consult the manual or check online pages of FM30 on SIYI official website (http://en.siyi.biz/). You can also send an email to SIYI official A/S center (support@siyi.biz).
Users under 14 years’ old shoulder follow an experienced trainer’s guide. Disassembling or modification to the system is prohibited without permission from its manufacturer, SIYI Technology. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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SIYI’s products, please read the prohibited and mandatory terms carefully. Do not use any SIYI radio system to operate your aircraft/vehicle/model at places with intensive crowd (a square, a park), or at places with many obstructions (a street, a parking...
Always switch on the transmitter first and hold the throttle joystick at its bottom position, then power on your aircraft/vehicle/model. 1.3 Storage/Carrying/Recycling CAUTION Always place your SIYI radio system and its parts at places where babies or kids do not reach. DANGER SIYI radio system should be placed as below: Not too hot (above 60℃) or too cold (under -20℃);...
*FM30 supports popular GCS such as QGroundControl, Speedy Bee, Mission Planner, Fish Drone, etc. Receiver OTA Wireless Upgrading, Wireless Binding 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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USB Simulator (In development) FM30 will come with built-in simulator driver. Use a USB cable and connect remote controller to PC, then open the simulator software, users can start flying in the simulator immediately. FR Receiver 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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Model power battery voltage and receiver power supply voltage real-time telemetry. FR Mini Receiver can receive and analyze data telemetry from flight controller based on Mavlink protocol. Multiple signal output modes: 16CH S.Bus, 8CH PWM. OTA wireless firmware upgrading from FM30 radio module. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
⚫ S.Bus: 16 channels of S.Bus signal output. ⚫ PWM: PWM channel 1 to 8 output. ⚫ UART: Flight controller data port. ⚫ PWR: Voltage telemetry (compatible with FT24 transmitter, not compatible with FM30 radio module at this moment). 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
2.2.3 FR Mini Receiver Port Function ⚫ S.Bus: 16 channels of S.Bus signal output. ⚫ RX3/TX3: Data port. ⚫ RSSI: RSSI signal output ⚫ PWR: Voltage telemetry (compatible with FT24 transmitter, not compatible with FM30 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
10 ms (protocol mode) Signal Input UART, S.Bus, PPM PC Software SIYI Assistant Packing Size 14X9X4 CM Packing Weight 0.22 kg (0.25 kg by volume) Transmitter Antenna Connector SMA Male Antenna Gain 3 dBi 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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Signal Output PPM: 8 channels Data Port UART Antenna Gain 2 dBi Working Voltage Telemetry Voltage 0 ~ 26 V -10 ~ 55 ℃ Operating Temperature Dimensions 24 x 15 x 3 mm (antenna excluded) 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
Solid Red: Transmitter RF OFF. Solid Green: Good communication. Green Blinks: Blinking frequency indicates FM30 transmitter’s RF signal strength. The faster it blinks, the worse the signal is. Red-Green-Yellow Blinks in every 5 seconds: Receiver under wireless upgrading. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
1 x FR Mini Receiver 1 x Mini-USB Cable Mark: Before using FM30 radio module, please confirm if the declared items are included in the box. If there were any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
Each unit of FM30 transmitter is assigned with a unique ID code. Before binding receiver to transmitter, receiver identifies the transmitter ID (Binding). When the first-time binding is done, transmitter ID will be stored in receiver so that you don’t 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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3. FR Receiver / FM30 Transmitter turns to blink green; communication is normal, binding is successful. Steps of Wireless Binding *For FR / FR Mini Receiver Power on the receiver. After 5 seconds, plug in and out power wire for 3 times (with power connected for… 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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3. Receiver/transmitter turns to blink green; communication is normal, binding is successful. WARNING Before binding, please make sure motors are not powered (E.S.C are off connection). Reboot receiver when binding is finished and try to manipulate on transmitter to confirm if binding is successful. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
Transmitter outputs and transfer channel value. Steps of Setting Protocol Mode 1. Mount FM30 transmitter into your OPENTX radio transmitter. 2. Turn the “Mode Switch” to “UART”. 3. Go to “Model Setup – External RF” page. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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FM30 User Manual V1.1 4. Enter “Mode” as “MULTI - SIYI”. 5. Bind FM30 transmitter with FR / FR Mini receiver and test if it works normally. Steps of Setting S.Bus / PPM Mode 1. These modes are for non-OpenTX transmitters. Decide either S.Bus or PPM mode according to your transmitter specification.
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6. Bind FM30 transmitter with FR / FR Mini receiver and test if it works normally. Mark: Setting steps may be different for different OPENTX version or different radio transmitters. Products are designed for OpenTX 2.3. Please refer to their manuals for detail. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
Bluetooth ID starting with “59********” and pair. Password is “1234”. 3. Open QGroundControl and go to “Connection”. Add a new connection and set as Bluetooth connection. Select the paired Bluetooth ID and connect. 4. Finished. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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*Wiring sequence is “TX to RX” and “RX to TX”. 2. Set flight controller baud rate to “57600”. 3. Open Speedy Bee and search the 13-digit Bluetooth ID starting with “59********BLE” and connect. 4. Finished. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
1. Power on your radio transmitter, connect FM30 transmitter with radio transmitter under protocol mode. 2. Open your GCS and go to RSSI settings. 3. Change channel to CH16 and check if RSSI displays normally. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
975 for entering “Fail-Safe”. Mark: Setting steps are different for different flight controllers. Please refer to manuals of flight controllers or aircrafts for detail. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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1. Let the throttle channel outputs your required channel value for Fail-Safe. 2. Press binding button once, then press again quickly and hold it till STA Indicator and RF Indicator are OFF. 3. Fail-Safe setting is finished when STA Indicator blinks green twice. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
Before upgrading firmware for FM30 radio module, it is necessary to prepare the tools and software below. ⚫ SIYI Assistant v1.2.7 ⚫ FM30 Transmitter Firmware ⚫ FR / FR Mini Receiver Firmware *All files can be downloaded from SIYI Official website (http://en.siyi.biz/) or the SIYI Google Drive Link FM30 Radio Module...
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FM30 User Manual V1.1 2. Connect FM30 transmitter to your computer. 3. Run “SIYI Assistant v1.2.7” to check the transmitter’s current firmware version. 4. Upload the latest firmware files for FM30 transmitter (RC) and click on “Upgrade”. Then wait till the process is 100% finished.
Receiver and transmitter are bond 1. Connect FM30 transmitter to your computer. 2. Run “SIYI Assistant v1.2.7” to check the transmitter’s current firmware version. 3. Upload the latest firmware files for FR / FR Mini receiver and click on “Upgrade”.
9 After-sale Service 9.1 To-be-repair Procedure If you meet any difficulties using SIYI Technology’s product, please send your email to support@siyi.biz or consult your sales manager directly. If it was a confirmed product defect or damage which requires returning or replacement or repairing, SIYI engineers will guide you for the process.
It is requested beyond seven (7) calendar days of receiving a product. A product sent to SIYI for Return & Refund Service does not include all original accessories, attachments or packaging, or any item is not in new or like-new condition, i.e., with cracks, dents, or scratches.
Damage is caused to the product by uncontrollable external factors, including fire, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. A product is not delivered to SIYI within seven (7) calendar days after Return & Refund Service confirmation is sent from SIYI.
Legal proof-of-purchase, receipts, or invoices are not provided, or are reasonably believed to have been forged or tampered with. A product sent to SIYI for replacement does not include all original accessories, attachments, and packaging, or contains items damaged by user error.
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Charges may apply for services not covered by this Limited Warranty. Please contact SIYI for information specific to your location. Please note that the warranty service is only available in the respective SIYI service regions where you purchased your SIYI product.
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Damage caused by reliability or compatibility issues when using unauthorized third- party parts. Damage caused by operating the unit with a low-charged or defective battery. Products or parts with an altered identification label or from which the identification label has been removed. 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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FM30 User Manual V1.1 SIYI Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. +86 400 838 2918 support@siyi.biz 2020 SIYI Tech All Rights Reserved...
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