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Summary of Contents for PDRL AeroFC
- Page 1 User Manual AeroFC Autopilot...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENT Document Introduction ..............4 List of Images Used in this document ... 4 Abbreviations used in this document .... 4 Product Introduction ..............5 Product Specifications ........... 5 2.1.1 Product Overview Table ...................... 5 2.1.2 Dimensions ..........................6 2.1.2.1... - Page 3 Unpacking the box ..........14 3.1.1 AeroFC Box First view ......................14 3.1.1.1 View after removal of Quick start guide ............... 14 3.1.1.2 View of other components in package ..............15 Safety Instruction while Handling ....16 Product Components in Box ......17 Inside the enclosure ..........
- Page 4 Document Control Organization PDRL Title AeroFC Autopilot User Manual Author Saurabh Joshi Owner Saurabh Joshi Reviewer Anil Chandaliya Review Date February 2020 Document Number PDRL/Public/AeroFC/2020-01 Protective Marking Public Document Document User Manual classification Distribution List Name Job Title Email Id...
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Page 5: Document Introduction
OCUMENT NTRODUCTION The user manual of Aero Flight controller (AeroFC) helps user with understanding the overall aspects of the product in various forms. The information has been divided into: a) Product Information b) Installation c) Configuration d) Warranty and Support 1.1 L... -
Page 6: Product Introduction
RODUCT NTRODUCTION 2.1 P RODUCT PECIFICATIONS 2.1.1 Product Overview Table Performance Parameter PDRL Aero FC Main FMU Processor STM32F765 (32 Bit Arm® Cortex®-M7, 216MHz) 2MB memory, 512KB RAM IO Processor 32 Bit Arm® Cortex®-M3, 24MHz, 8KB SRAM On-Board Sensors Accelero/Gyro: ICM-20689... -
Page 7: Dimensions
AeroFC product dimension are as below: a) Height: Outer height of the AeroFC is 29mm. b) Length: Outer length of the AeroFC enclosure is 103mm. c) Width: Outer width of the AeroFC enclosure is 50.50 mm d) Mounting Screw: Mounting screw 2x5 mm. 2.1.2.1... -
Page 8: Bottom Cover Details
2.1.2.2 Bottom Cover Details Image #2: AeroFC Enclosure Bottom Dimension 2.1.3 Screws Used Screw Image Screw Details Make and Model:- CSK Philips machine screws Dimension:- M2x5mm Material:- Stainless steel Quantity:- 4pcs Make and Model PAN head Philips machine screws Dimension ... -
Page 9: Pin Descriptions
2.1.5 PIN Descriptions 2.1.5.1 Telem_1 Name Description Transmitter line Receiver line Clear to send line Request to send line Ground 2.1.5.2 UART_4 Name Description Transmitter pin Receiver pin SCL2 Clock line SDA2 Data line Ground 2.1.5.3 Telem_2 Name Description... -
Page 10: Can_1
CAN_L CAN LOW line Ground 2.1.5.5 CAN_1 Name Description CAN_H CAN HIGH line CAN_L CAN LOW line Ground 2.1.5.6 GPS and Safety Name Description Transmitter line Receiver line SCL1 Clock line SDA1 Data line Safety_SW Safety switch pin Safety_SW_LED... -
Page 11: Power_2
SCL1 Clock line SDA1 Data line Ground 2.1.5.9 Power_2 Name Description Power_IN Input power Power_IN Input power SCL1/Current Clock line/Current pin SDA1/Voltage Data line/Voltage pin Ground Ground 2.1.5.10 Power_1 Name Description Power_IN Input power Power_IN Input power Current Clock line... -
Page 12: Dsm/Sbus/Rssi
MISO Master In Serial Out line MOSI Master Out Serial In line Chip select 1 Chip select 2 Ground 2.1.5.13 DSM/SBUS/RSSI Name Description DSM/SBUS RC RSSI DSM 3V3 Ground 2.1.5.14 SBUS_OUT Name Description Not connected SBUS_OUT Ground 2.1.5.15 I2C_3... -
Page 13: I2C_4
Data line Ground DSU7 is an interface for AeroFC naming, which includes FMU SWD and UART7 interfaces. UART7 is used as the DEBUG interface for AeroFC with PX4 firmware. Whereas when running ArduPilot firmware; UART7 is used as the communication serial port and USB is used to debug the output. -
Page 14: Product Block Diagram
2.2 P RODUCT LOCK IAGRAM Image #3: AeroFC Autopilot Block Diagram 13 | P A G E A E R O F C U S E R M A N U A L... -
Page 15: Installation
NSTALLATION 3.1 U NPACKING THE BOX 3.1.1 AeroFC Box First view Image #4: AeroFC Packaging Box cover with Quick Start Guide 3.1.1.1 View after removal of Quick start guide Image #5: AeroFC packaging box cover after quick start guide 14 | P A G E... -
Page 16: View Of Other Components In Package
3.1.1.2 View of other components in package Image #6: AeroFC packaging box component layout 15 | P A G E A E R O F C U S E R M A N U A L... -
Page 17: Safety Instruction While Handling
3.2 S AFETY NSTRUCTION WHILE ANDLING o Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. o To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 50°C. -
Page 18: Product Components In Box
Component Number Icon Quick Start Guide AeroFC Autopilot C Type USB Cable: for Communication between AeroFC and Ground Buzzer: alarming buzzer Safety Switch: for arming device safely Mounting Tape: to stick flight controller on airframe Mounting Screws: to mount flight controller on airframe... -
Page 19: Inside The Enclosure
3.4 I NSIDE THE ENCLOSURE Image #7: AeroFC internal component structure 18 | P A G E A E R O F C U S E R M A N U A L... -
Page 20: Mounting Procedure
Mount the AeroFC on your drone using the 3M double layer tape or screws provided with the package. Stick the 3M double layer tape at the bottom of AeroFC (refer diagram A) OR screw the AeroFC to the mounting plate of the drone (refer diagram B). -
Page 21: Connection Sequence
3.6 C ONNECTION EQUENCE The diagram describes the overall connections of various components onto AeroFC. Image #10: AeroFC components connection diagram The following sequence should be followed for connecting the devices/peripherals/sensors: 1) Connect power module to the power port of board. -
Page 22: Configuration
ROUND ONTROL TATION Connect the AeroFC board to laptop using C type USB cable available in the box. Upon successful connection, a light on AeroFC board will power ON. Image #11: AeroFC laptop/tab connection 21 | P A G E... -
Page 23: First Boot
4.4 F IRST Once AeroFC is connected to the laptop, with right configuration settings like port, baud rate and so on, the data will be fetched from the device. The ground station software will read all the necessary information and display it on the dashboard. If it is connected successfully and all information of the device is fetched properly, then it means all configurations are done properly. -
Page 24: What Is Warranty Period
5.1.6 What PDRL will not do? In order to get the warranty of the AeroFC, it is necessary to ship the product to PDRL or its authorized partner(s). The cost of shipping of part and its insurance will not be taken care by PDRL. -
Page 25: Product License And Compliances
5.3 P RODUCT ICENSE AND OMPLIANCES AeroFC is an open hardware design, following the OSHW 1.1 definition licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. The schematic diagram of AeroFC is available at https://github.com/pixhawk/Hardware/tree/master/FMUv5 The board has gone through CE certification tests successfully.