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2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 2.4G DATALINK USER MANUAL V1.1 June 2020...
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2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 Thank you for purchasing SIYI Technology’s product. SIYI 2.4G Datalink is designed to be a professional transmitting and receiving station for drones on industrial application, such as aerial mapping. It is applied with a brand new RF modulation technology which supports an anti-interference long communication distance at very low transmitting power.
3.1 How to Place Antennas Right...........................10 3.1.1 Good Antenna Angle of Transmitter ......................11 3.1.2 Good Antenna Angle of Sky Station ......................12 3.2 How to Link/Bind 2.4G Datalink Ground Unit to Air Unit................13 4 Firmware and Baud Rate ............................15 4.1 Firmware Upgrading............................15 4.2 Baud Rate Switching ............................16...
Mark 1.2 Flight Safety 2.4G Datalink is designed for professional application in specific industries, users who approaches to the device should have at least the basic ability to manipulate it. Any irregular or irresponsible manipulations of the device may cause damages or lead to property loss or human injuries.
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SIYI’s products, please read the prohibited and mandatory terms carefully. Do not use 2.4G Datalink system to control your aircraft/vehicle at places with intensive crowd (a square, a park), or at places with many obstructions (a street, a parking lot), or in...
1.3 Precautions on Storage/Carrying/Recycling CAUTION Always place your 2.4G Datalink system at places where babies or kids do not reach. DANGER 2.4G Datalink system should be placed as below: Not too hot (above 60℃) or too cold (under -20℃);...
15 kilometers. Various Ports The 2.4G Datalink supports UART/CAN (optional) data input and is equipped with a USB port by which users can upgrade the device through PC easily. 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright...
2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 2.2 Parts 2.2.1 At a Glance 2.2.2 Ports on 2.4G Datalink System Ground Unit Micro-USB: Firmware upgrading. Binding Button: Press and hold for two seconds to bind the ground unit with the air unit. Status Indicator: RF connection status.
2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 Air Unit Binding Button: Press and hold for 2 seconds to bind the air unit with the ground unit. Status Indicator: RF connection status. Micro-USB: Firmware upgrading. DATA1/DATA2(+ - Tx Rx): Flight controller data input.
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2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 Packing Size 8.5x7.5x5 cm Packing Weight 150 g Ground Unit Power Input Port Micro-USB; 5V/2A Data Output Port USB-A Antenna Gain 5 dBi Antenna Connector SMA 180° Female Base Working Voltage Operating Temperature -10 to 55℃...
2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 2.4 Packing List 1 x Ground Unit 1 x Air Unit 1 x OTG Micro-USB Cable 1 x OTG Type-C Cable 1 x Telemetry Cable 2.5 AK28 Common Diagram 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright...
2.6 LED Indicator Definitions The LED indicator on the ground unit and the air unit has three colors. The blinking frequencies indicates 2.4G Datalink system’s different working status. Solid Green: Good communication. Green Blinks: Blinking frequency indicates AK28 transmitter’s RF signal strength. The faster it blinks, the worse the signal is.
3 GET READY TO USE 2.4G DATALINK 3.1 How to Place Antennas Right Mark: 2.4G Datalink has the best signal strength when the antennas are placed horizontally. Thus, please avoid pointing antennas’ upper end straightly to your aircraft and do not fold the antennas.
2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 3.1.1 Good Antenna Angle of Transmitter Aircraft in front of the transmitter Aircraft up from the transmitter 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright...
2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 3.1.2 Good Antenna Angle of Sky Station Flying high (Altitude higher than 10 meters, antennas should be placed downwards) Flying low (Altitude lower than 10 meters, antennas should be placed upwards) 2020 SIYI Technology Copyright...
3.2 How to Link/Bind 2.4G Datalink Ground Unit to Air Unit Each unit of 2.4G Datalink is assigned with a unique ID code. Before linking the ground unit to the air unit, the receiver identifies the transmitter ID (Linking/Binding) first.
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2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 3. Turn to the air unit, stick a pin or needle to the linking button inside the linking hole, press and hold the button for 3 seconds till the status indicator blinks red which means the receiver is ready for linking;...
2.4G Datalink system supports firmware upgrading through PC. Before upgrading 2.4G Datalink system, it is necessary to download the software “SIYI Assistant v1.2.0” and connect the ground unit and the air unit to your PC in turns using the original OTG USB cable.
6. Repeat step 3 to 5 for upgrading the air unit. 4.2 Baud Rate Switching 2.4G Datalink system also supports different firmware version to match different baud rate. Please use the firmware with the baud rate according to your requirement.
2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 5 TELEMETRY OUTPUT (TO GCS) The ground unit of 2.4G Datalink system can connect to the ground control software running on different devices. 5.1 Connect to Smartphones/Tablets By connecting to smartphones and tablets, 2.4G Datalink system can work with Android ground control software such as QGroundControl.
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2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 2. Upgrade the correct firmware to the ground unit and the air unit according to the given baud rate. 3. Connect the air unit with the flight controller following the right cable sequence. 4. Use the OTG cable to connect the ground unit with your PC.
2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 6 AFTER-SALE SERVICE 6.1 To-be-repair Procedure If you meet any difficulties using SIYI Technology’s product, please send your email 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.
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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.
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.
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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2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 Warranty Repair service will not be provided where: Crashes or fire damage caused by non-manufacturing factors, including but not limited to pilot errors. Damage caused by unauthorized modification, disassembly, or shell opening not in accordance with official instructions or manuals.
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2.4G Datalink User Manual v1.1 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.
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