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- Page 1 XAG Agricultural Remote Controller ARC1 V 1.3 User Manual 2019.02 @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 1...
- Page 2 Subscribe to our Channel for Future Videos Download the XAG APP Be sure to use A2 Pilot phone to download the necessary APP to operate XAG ARC1 Agricultural Remote Controller XPilot APP @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Turning the Remote Controller ON and OFF Battery Status LED Indicators Description Controlling the Aircraft Pairing the Remote Controller Manual Remote Controller Calibration Parameters Setting Aircraft Status Intelligence AB Mode Appendix Specifications 900 MHz Bluetooth General @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 3... - Page 4 Product Profile This chapter describes the features of the XAG ARC1 Manual Remote Controller, contains the diagrams of the Remote Controller with component explanations @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 4...
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Page 5: Product Profile
XAG ARC1 Agricultural Remote Controller was designed specifically to provide manual control for XAG Plant Protection UASs. The ARC1 is light and portable. It is dust and water proof, able to withstand rough handling and adverse weather conditions. It is battery powered and chargeable via USB connection. -
Page 6: Overview
⒑ SPRAY BUTTON / LED ⒒ TERRAIN ⒓ RTH BUTTON / LED ⒔ STATUS LED ⒕ GPS/RTK STATUS LED ⒖ RADIO STATUS LED ⒗ BLUETOOTH STATUS LED ⒘ BATTERY STATUS LED @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 6... - Page 7 Indicates the status of readiness of the aircraft 14. GPS/RTK Status LED Indicates the GPS/RTK connectivity Status Slow Flash - Single mode Quick flash - Float mode Constant light - RTK mode @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 7...
- Page 8 17. Battery Status LED Indicates the Battery Level LED Indicator Battery Level Green Solid 75% - 100% Yellow Flashing 25% - 75% Red Solid 5% - 25% Red Flashing 0% - 5% @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 8...
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Page 9: Turning The Remote Controller On And Off
ARC1 Agricultural Remote Controller Operations Turning the Remote Controller ON and OFF Follow the steps below to turn the remote controller on and off 1. Press and Hold the power button for 2 seconds, all the status LED will blink 2. -
Page 10: Battery Status Led Indicators Description
0% - 5% •••••• •••••• •••••• Battery Charging Indicators Status LED Description Blue Quick Flash Quick Charging •••••• •••••• •••••• Blue Slow Flash Slow Charging ••••••••••• ••••••••••• Blue LED Solid Full Charge ________ @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 10... -
Page 11: Controlling The Aircraft
Please follow instruction in Manual Remote Controller Calibration for User Calibration. Model 1 is the Default Mode for XAG ARC1, and has been used as an example to explain how each control stick operates the aircraft explains in figure below. - Page 12 Figures below display the function of each control stick in the three preprogrammed modes. @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 12...
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Page 13: Pairing The Remote Controller
XAG ARC1 Agricultural Remote Controller needs to be paired before use. Follow the steps below to pair the remote controller to the A2 Pilot Phone. 1. Turn ON the ARC1 Agricultural Remote Controller and open XAG XPilot APP on A2 Pilot Phone 2. - Page 14 ARC1 Serial Number is located at the back of the ARC1 6. Select the desired Remote Controller to connect 7. Please be patient and allow the A2 Pilot Phone to complete the pairing process with the ARC1 8. ARC1 is now connected to the A2 Pilot Phone...
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Page 15: Manual Remote Controller Calibration
5. Midpoint Acquisition Calibration: This step requires no maneuvers, but ensures that both control sticks are centre by nature and no forces are applied to the controls. Press A/L or B/R on the ARC1 Remote Controller to proceed to next step @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved... - Page 16 A2 should display a direct shadow movement according to your control inputs. Press A/L or B/R on the ARC1 Remote Controller to proceed to next step 7. Swing Left and Right: While monitoring the movement on the A2 Pilot Phone, move both the control sticks left and right.
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Page 17: Parameters Setting
XAG recommends operators to adjust the setting suitable based on each scenario Preset the Parameters by selecting the ARC1 Icon. Task Settings This interface provides basic information about the settings of the Flight and spray Parameters. - Page 18 Open Flight Parameters and confirm: 1. Max Flight Distance This refers to the maximum distance the aircraft can travel away from the ARC1 Remote Controller (Limited due to VLOS) 2. AB Point Speed Maximum Speed of the aircraft while operating in Intelligence AB Mode Operation.
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Page 19: Aircraft Status
Prior to beginning any aircraft operations, it is necessary to undertake a pre-flight check of the aircraft. The following is a pre- flight checklist that had been recommended by XAG prior to any operation. Inspect the aircraft status by selecting the Aircraft Icon. - Page 20 2. Ensure there are sufficient Satellites for RTK (GPS satellites is ≥ 10, and stable) Battery Module Open Battery Module and confirm: 1. Remaining Battery (SOC) is ≥ 30% 2. Ensure there are sufficient Battery for your Task @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 20...
- Page 21 2. Operators can Test the Motor by selecting the specific Motor or Test All Motor simultaneously WARNING Please stand clear from Aircraft during Motor Testing Testing Individual Motors Testing All Motors @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 21...
- Page 22 Spray System. If there are any problems listed, please perform additional manual check and replace the parts required. WARNING DO NOT USE chemical for Spray System Testing Self-Check Preparation Self-Check in Progress Testing Result @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 22...
- Page 23 Data Link between the Aircraft and the A2 Pilot Phone. Terrain Tracing Module This interface provide basic information about the Status of Terrain Tracing Component, Confirm the Status is “OKAY @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 23...
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Page 24: Intelligence Ab Mode
B/R Button Aircraft will being Operation from the Left to Right (See Figure B) Operating the joystick in Intelligent mode will cause the aircraft to enter manual mode. Figure B Figure A @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 24... -
Page 25: Appendix
Charging Temperature Range 0 °C – 45 °C Supported Aircraft Models P10 Plant Protection UAS P20 Plant Protection UAS P30 Plant Protection UAS GNSS GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou Dimensions 171mm*105mm*74mm Weight 432g @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 25... - Page 26 1. Connect ARC1 Agricultural Remote Controller to a computer via USB Type-C cable enclosed with the purchase of the ARC1. ARC1’s USB Port is located at the bottom of the ARC1 Battery status light will be in purple to indicate a success in connection 2.
- Page 27 If you have any question about this document, please contact your supplier or contact us by sending an enquiry in the following method: P: +61 2 9168 7918 E: Info@xagaustralia.com.au Copyright © 2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved @2019 XAG Australia All Rights Reserved Page | 27...