Phoenix UAS mRID Operating Manual

1) Phoenix UAS mRID Opera ng Manual
2) Disclaimer:
a) Operator responsibili es:
i) Airspace: It is the UAS operator to ensure they are following all applicable law and regula ons at the intended flying
site. The use of a broadcast module will not make you legal to fly anywhere or in any airspace.
ii) Wiring: It is the operator to ensure that the wiring is correct and no more than 5vdc is applied to the module.
iii) GPS data over MSP: It is the UAS operator to verify that data sent to their FC from the mRID over MSP is accurate and
the FC is setup correctly. It is prudent to full test OSD elements and automated flight func ons prior to depending on
them in the field.
iv) Func on: It is the UAS operators' responsibility to ensure their RID unit is properly func oning and transmi ng. Use of
mRID GPSL (GPS Lock) indica on in conjunc on with a mobile app will give conforma on of proper unit opera on.
v) MSP GPS Data: to use GPS data over MSP update to BF 4.5 RC2 or la er and update the mRID firmware to the newest
version.
b) Unit limita ons:
i) Power:
(1) 3.3vdc – 5vdc DC only
(2) via USB 5v
(3) Current Draw < 160mA
(4) The mRID will passthrough I
ii) Transmits RID messages only on BT 4 & 5
iii) Requires the use of an external M10 GPS
iv) MSP GPS data to FC is currently available in BetaFlight 4.5 RC2 and will work with the mRID a er FW is updated to
version 1.0.1
(1) There is a math error in BF 4.4.3, and 4.5 RC1 that prevents proper opera on of GPS rescue when using MSP GPS
DATA.
(2) The newest mRID firmware and installer can be found on our support page:
(3) Verify proper opera on of GPS enabled func ons prior to relying on them to save your aircra .
v) MSP GPS data to FC is currently available for iNav.
(1) Verify proper opera on of GPS enabled func ons prior to relying on them to save your aircra .
vi) Compa bility with Ardupilot and KISS is in development.
3) Included in packaging:
a) Phoenix mRID (x1)
b) SH1.0 6P connectors (x3)
c) SH1.0 cable pre-terminated (x6)
4) Func onal descrip on:
a) The Pheonix mRID is designed to meet the FAA requirements for a Remote Iden fica on Broadcast Module. It is NOT
designed to meet requirements of standard remote iden fica on. The module is wired to a M10 GPS and receives power
from the UAS's flight controller (FC), a 1s ba ery, or via the micro-USB port.
i) LEDs:
(1) Power (blue),
(a) On/Solid — Indicates the mRID's power regulator is func oning
(2) GPS lock (green),
(a) On/Solid — Indicates the mRID has a sufficient GPS Satellite lock to func on properly
(3) TELE (MSP & GPS heartbeat) (green/flashing),
(a) On/Flashing — Indicates the GPS and mRID are communica ng and the mRID is sending MSP data on the FC RX
and TX lines.
(4) System fault (red).
(a) On/Solid — Indicates the mRID can not communicate with the GPS or has some other fault preven ng proper
opera on. ** NOTE this LED may come on during ini al power up while communica on is established with the
GPS, if the LED is not ex nguished a er about 30seconds see the troubleshoo ng guide in sec on 10 of this
manual. **
5) Wiring:
a) NOTE: if your GPS is not equipped with a magnetometer/compass the SCL and SDA cables are not required.
b) GPS to mRID:
2 C data from an equipped GPS to the FC if the SLC and SDA wires are connected.
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