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  • Page 1 1x Hardware Manual Release 4.8 Embention 2024-12-05...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 Introduction Typical Drone Setup ......... . . Typical eVTOL Setup .
  • Page 4 ....... . . 6.1.2.2.1 Internal BLOS module + Veronte Cloud ....
  • Page 5 ......9.1.4.4 1x PDI Builder configuration ......
  • Page 6 9.2.5.1.2.7 DTC radio configuration in 1x PDI Builder ... . 153 9.2.5.1.3 Microhard pDDL900-ENC external ....153 9.2.5.1.3.1...
  • Page 7 ..........235 11.8 Pinout changes from Autopilot 1x 4.5 .
  • Page 9 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Veronte Autopilot 1x is a miniaturized high reliability avionics system for advanced control of unmanned systems. Warning: Select your version before reading any user manual. The following image shows where to select a version from any Embention user manual.
  • Page 10 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 CONTENTS...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Veronte Autopilot software tools are specifically designed for the operation and configuration of the Veronte Autopilot. Veronte Ops is the software employed to operate the autopilot from a user-configurable interface and 1x PDI Builder permits configuring the autopilot and adapting it to the specific needs of the project. 1.1 Typical Drone Setup Veronte Autopilot is compatible with both LOS and BLOS communications for the remote control of autonomous vehicles.

  • Page 12: Typical Evtol Setup

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 1.2 Typical eVTOL Setup An onboard display and joystick interface are available for manned eVTOL and aerotaxi applications. Autonomous flight modes and fly-by-ware control can be configured according to the level of autonomy required. 1.3 Main Features •...
  • Page 13 • Payload & Peripheral: Transponder, secondary radios, satcom transceivers, camera gimbals, motor drivers, photo cameras, flares, parachute release systems, tracking antennas, pass through RS232, RS485 & CAN tunnel, etc. • Redundant Configurations: Veronte Autopilot 4x is available for applications requiring redundancy and Veronte Autopilot DRx offers distributed redundancy architectures. 1.3. Main Features...
  • Page 14 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Chapter 1. Introduction...

  • Page 15: Quick Start

    Veronte Autopilot 1x contains all electronics and sensors required to properly execute all the UAV functions. A Veronte-based FCS contains the following elements: • A Veronte Autopilot 1x installed in a vehicle to control. This autopilot executes GNC algorithms in real time in order to accomplish the planned mission and handle the payload.

  • Page 16: Basic Connection Diagram

    • Each I/O pin withstands a maximum current of 1.65 mA. See for more information. pinout • If the unit has an ADS-B and/or BLOS module activated, users must NOT power on a Veronte Autopilot 1x without a suitable antenna or 50 load connected to the DAA SSMA.

  • Page 17: Limited Operation

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 2.3 Limited Operation Veronte Autopilot units are delivered with limited-operation installed and must be updated for enabling unlimited autonomous flight capabilities. Operation limits in Veronte Autopilot units can be checked and unlocked in Veronte Ops. For more information about this, see Platform license - Platform section of Veronte Ops user manual.
  • Page 18 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 2: Basic connection - Step 1 2. Connect the RF antenna to the LOS port: Fig. 3: Basic connection - Step 2 3. Connect the autopilot harness and power it using the power supply:...
  • Page 19 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 4: Basic connection - Step 3 4. Connect the harness USB to the computer and configure Veronte Link to detect the Autopilot 1x: For Veronte Link to detect a Veronte device, the corresponding port must be properly configured.
  • Page 20 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 5: Basic connection - Step 4 Chapter 2. Quick Start...

  • Page 21: Technical

    – 1 x output power with 5 V, up to 100 mA • Protection – EMI shield – Against inrush current for connecting power supply Note: The number of communication ports and signals can be increased with Veronte CEX Veronte MEX.

  • Page 22: Variants

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 3.2 Variants The Veronte Autopilot 1x has 3 variants: • W/O DAA • With Remote ID • With ADS-B 3.3 Sensor Specifications Accelerometers (3 axis each one) Specification IMU 1 IMU 2 IMU 3 Range...
  • Page 23 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Dynamic pressure sensor Specification Pitot Range 3 Pa (5 kt 8 km/h sea level) to 6,900 Pa (206 kt 382 km/h sea level) Band Error 140 Pa Resolution 25,500 Pa Update Time 20 ms Bias...

  • Page 24: Embedded Communications

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 3.4 Embedded Communications 3.4.1 LOS module RF baudrate 115200 baud Transmission power 19 dBm Receiver sensitivity -103 dBm Frequency band ISM 2.4 GHz LOS range Depends on the antenna employed and on the user’s setup Note: External modules can be used.

  • Page 25: Dimensions

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 3.5.1 Dimensions Fig. 1: Veronte Autopilot 1x dimensions (mm) M3 screws are recommended for mounting. In saline environments such as coastal and oceanic, the screw material must be stainless steel. 3.5. Mechanical and Electrical Specifications...

  • Page 26: Interfaces

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 3.6 Interfaces 3.6.1 Connector Layout Fig. 2: Connectors Index Connector LOS SSMA connector GNSS1 SSMA connector Static pressure port (Int. D. 2.5 mm x Out. D. 4 mm) for static pressure sensor 2 Static pressure port (Int. D. 2.5 mm x Out. D. 4 mm) for static pressure sensor 1 Dynamic pressure port (Int.

  • Page 27: Mating Connectors

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Warning: The static pressure port 4 is always used by Autopilot 1x to calculate speed (using the difference of pressure between ports 4 and 5), no matter which sensor is selected in configuration. 3.6.2 Mating Connectors...
  • Page 28 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Chapter 3. Technical...

  • Page 29: Hardware Installation

    210 g for versions with Remote ID or ADS-B. 4.1.1 Pressure lines Veronte Autopilot 1x has three pressure input lines, two for static pressure to determine the absolute pressure and one for pitot in order to determine the dynamic pressure.

  • Page 30: Location

    Autopilot 1x can be mounted in different ways in order to reject the airframe vibration, but it is recommend to use the designed for that porpuse. It covers a wide frequency range of different aircraft types.

  • Page 31: Damping System

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 4.1.4.1 Damping System Embention offers the Damping System as a solution to isolate Veronte Autopilot 1x from vibrations. Important: Only effective with Autopilot 1x in horizontal position. This damping system weighs 60 g. Fig. 2: Damping System Warning: The Damping System is designed for hardware version 4.8 of Autopilot 1x.

  • Page 32: Dimensions

    4.1.4.1.1 Dimensions Fig. 3: Damping system dimensions (mm) 4.1.4.1.2 Assembly steps To assembly the Damping System into a vehicle with an Autopilot 1x, read the following steps. 1. Remove the three nuts located under the platform. Fig. 4: Step 1...
  • Page 33 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 2. Screw the platform on the aircraft frame. The included screws have M3. Fig. 5: Step 2 3. Screw the Autopilot 1x on the Damping system. 4.1. Mechanical...
  • Page 34 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 6: Step 3 Chapter 4. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 35: Vibration Analysis

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 7: Result 4.1.4.1.3 Vibration analysis • Transmissibility (Z-axis) Transmissibility graph, analysis of vibrations received by Autopilot 1x, with and without Damping System: 4.1. Mechanical...
  • Page 36 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 8: Transmissibility graph • Phase (Z-axis) Phase graph, analysis of whether vibrations measured by Autopilot 1x are in phase or not, with and without Damping System: Chapter 4. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 37: Antenna Integration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 9: Phase graph 4.2 Antenna Integration The system uses different kinds of antennas to operate that must be installed on the airframe. Here you can find some advice for obtaining the best performance and for avoiding antenna interferences.

  • Page 38: Electrical

    Please read carefully the manual before powering the system. Autopilot 1x and servos can be powered by the same or different batteries. In case of having more than one battery on the system, a single point ground union is needed to ensure a good performance. The ground signal should be isolated from other noisy ground references (e.g.

  • Page 39: Pinout

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 4.3.2 Pinout Fig. 10: Connector for Autopilot 1x - HEW.LM.368.XLNP (frontal view) Warning: Check the pin number before connecting. The color code is repeated 3 times due to the amount of pins. First section (yellow) corresponds to pins 1-30, the second section (blue) to pins 31-60 and the third one (red) to pins 61-68.
  • Page 40 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Table 1 – continued from previous page Signal Type Description I/O15 GROUND Ground signal for actuators 9-16. RS 232 TX Output RS 232 Output (-13.2V to 13.2V Max, -5.4V to 5.4V Typical). Protected against ESD and short circuit.
  • Page 41 DIGITAL output / DIGITAL input / Encoder quadrature input B (0-3.3V). Protected against ESD and short circuit. Warning: Only use it as digital I/O with Veronte units of Hardware version 4.5 or lower. EQEP_S DIGITAL output / DIGITAL input / Encoder strobe input (0-3.3V).
  • Page 42 They MUST be connected to the same power supply. Warning: Remember!! All GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Visit the following sections to know how to wire the Autopilot 1x to other devices via: • RS232 •...

  • Page 43: Harness

    A wire harness is a structured assembly of cables and connectors used to organize and manage wiring in electrical and electronic systems. It is designed to ensure a tidy and secure installation of cables, preventing tangles, electromagnetic interference, and facilitating maintenance. The connection between the Autopilot 1x and its harness is done through the following connectors: HEW.LM.368.XLNP Main Connector FGW.LM.368.XLCT...

  • Page 44: Dimensions

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Veronte Harness Blue 68P Veronte Harness CS for 4.8 Harness available on demand with the Embention Harness available on demand with the Embention reference P001114 reference P007043 4.3.3.1 Dimensions • Harness plug dimensions: Chapter 4. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 45: Connector Color Code

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 12: Connector FGW.LM.368.XLCT dimensions (cm) • Harness Blue 68P wire gauge: 22 AWG • Cables lenght: 52 cm 4.3.3.2 Connector color code Warning: Check the pin number before connecting. The color code is repeated 3 times due to the amount of pins.

  • Page 46: Flight Termination System (Fts)

    Veronte Autopilot 1x integrates two different FTS pins (42 and 43): FTS1 - Deadman (Pin 42): On this pin, Autopilot 1x outputs a square wave with A = ~5ms and B = ~5ms (3.3V). Its frequency can be higher right after the rebooting (around 300-400Hz), but A and B must be always < 8ms.

  • Page 47: Software Installation

    CHAPTER FIVE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In order to configure and use Veronte Autopilot 1x, there are two ways to connect it to a computer: USB or serial. Fig. 1: USB connection Fig. 2: Serial connection To install the required software and configure Veronte Autopilot 1x, read the 1x Software Manual.
  • Page 48 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Chapter 5. Software Installation...

  • Page 49: Operation

    6.1.1.1 Onboard Control Setup 1x allows to control aircrafts (such as eVTOLs) by pilots on board in a flight deck. Pilots can use as controller joysticks, computers, tablets or any device able to communicate through PPM, CAN Bus, RS232 or RS485.

  • Page 50: Remote Control Setup

    6.1.1.2 Remote Control Setup The following image shows the standard Veronte System Layout for remote operation. In the standard remote layout, an Operator (Internal Pilot) controls the UAV from the Ground Station using Veronte Ops. Additionally, a Safety Pilot (External Pilot) is connected to the Ground Station using a radio controller. The stick commands are read by the Ground Unit and re-routed to the Air Unit.

  • Page 51: Line Of Sight

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.2.1 Line of Sight 6.1.2.1.1 Internal LOS module 6.1.2.1.2 External Radiolink For increased range, bandwidth or channels are needed. 6.1. Types of operations...

  • Page 52: Tethered

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.2.1.3 Tethered Chapter 6. Operation...

  • Page 53: Beyond Line Of Sight

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.2.2 Beyond Line of Sight 6.1.2.2.1 Internal BLOS module + Veronte Cloud 6.1.2.2.2 External Internet Access + Veronte Cloud For alternative internet access. 6.1.2.2.3 External Satellite Communication It can be implemented with two satellite modules.

  • Page 54: Control Station Communications

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Internet connection can be used instead of a ground satellite module. 6.1.3 Control Station Communications Communication solutions between the different GS devices. Chapter 6. Operation...

  • Page 55: Serial Interface

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.3.1 Serial Interface 6.1.3.2 External Radiolink For modular ground stations. 6.1. Types of operations...

  • Page 56: Wifi

    6.1.4 Manual Control Layouts Veronte allows for a wide variety of pilot interface solutions in order to interact with manual flight modes, assisted flight modes (arcade) or payloads. A wide variety of controllers can be used to pilot manually aircrafts, such as RC transmitters, pedals, sticks or buttons.

  • Page 57: Connection To Ground Unit

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.4.1 Connection to Ground Unit The internal LOS module allows the usage of a single radio channel both for stick, control commands and telemetry, minimizing any potential interferences. 6.1.4.2 Connection to Air Unit Via Radio Allows for a backup manual channel when there is a main channel loss and an emergency manual landing is needed.

  • Page 58: Connection To Pc

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.4.3 Connection to PC Veronte software allows the use of any device that is detected as a remote controller by the operative system. USB connection can be used to communicate with joysticks. 6.1.4.4 Stick The Veronte Stick allows for the integration of commercial flight station devices and remote controllers. In addition, Stick enables the use of USB sticks within the Veronte ecosystem.

  • Page 59: Virtual Stick

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.4.5 Virtual Stick The Virtual stick feature allows to integrate as a stick controller any device that can interface with Autopilot 1x (RS232, RS485, ADC, CAN. . . ) and can provide control reference values.

  • Page 60: Multipoint To Point With Multiple Ground Stations

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 6.1.5.3 Multipoint to Point with Multiple Ground Stations For long range operations with several LOS stations. 6.2 Preparation for operation Here the user will find different checklists that the Embention team considers useful to follow as a guideline before performing an operation.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 7.1 Preventive maintenance Apart from cleaning, no extra maintenance is required to guarantee the correct operation of the Veronte Autopilot 1x. In order to clean Veronte Autopilot 1x properly follow the next recommendations. • Turn off the device before cleaning.
  • Page 62 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Chapter 7. Maintenance...

  • Page 64: Compatible Devices

    Comments I/O: PWM, RS485 full duplex and RS485 half duplex (reduced functions) Type: simplex, redundant and OPV To know how to integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x, read the Volz DA26 integration example I/O: PWM and RS485 full duplex Type: simplex and redundant.

  • Page 65: Ads-B

    Ping20S (ADS-B Out) Ping1090 (ADS-B IN/OUT) All products of the following families: Autopilot 1x includes an internal ADS-B transceiver. To know how to configure it, read the Transponder/ADS-B - Devices section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual. 8.2. ADS-B...

  • Page 66: Air Data Sensors

    OAT sensor 428 integration example 8.4 Altimeters Company Comments I/O: UD-1 (CAN-bus) To know how to integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x, read the Ainstein CAN Radar integration example I/O: CAN-bus I/O: I2C and CAN-bus Product: LW20, SF11, SF20 To know how to integrate them with Veronte Autopilot 1x, read...

  • Page 67: Cameras

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 8.5 Cameras Company Comments Autopilot 1x reads identified objects by their cameras 8.6 Control stations Company Comments Products: 8.5. Cameras...

  • Page 68: Datalinks

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 8.7 Datalinks 8.7.1 BLOS Communications Company Comments Broadband UAV satcom: IMS-350 Midband UAV Datalink and GPS System: DLS-100 Satellite communications: RockBLOCK Requires Veronte COM Chapter 8. Compatible Devices...

  • Page 69: Los Communications

    Veronte Autopilot 1x • I/O: RS232 communication tunnel Microhard radio: pDDL900-ENC, read the Microhard integration to know how to integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x example I/O: RS232 communication tunnel DTC radio: SOL8SDR-C, read the to know...

  • Page 70: Engines

    Comments Products: CEX, read the to know how to CEX connection integration example integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x MEX, read the to know how to MEX connection integration example integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x Chapter 8. Compatible Devices...

  • Page 71: Gnss Receivers

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 8.11 GNSS Receivers Company Comments GNSS, read the to know how to NexNav GNSS integration example integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x GNSS: ZED-F9P-02B 8.11. GNSS Receivers...

  • Page 72: Imus & Compass

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 8.12 IMUs & Compass Company Comments IMU: VN-300 To know how to integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x, read the Vectornav VN-300 integration example Magnetometer: To know how to integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x, read the integration example...

  • Page 73: Motor Controllers / Esc

    Comments Veronte products: MC110, read the to know how MC110 connection integration example to integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x MC24, read the to know how MC24 connection integration example to integrate it with Veronte Autopilot 1x MC01, read the...

  • Page 74: Power Management Units

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 8.14 Power management units Company Comments Veronte product: R12S R12F R24F 8.15 Transmitters Company Comments Products: 8J/10J/12K/14SG with 8 channels 12K/14SG with 12 channels T18SZ with 8 channels Stick Chapter 8. Compatible Devices...

  • Page 75: Integration Examples

    CHAPTER NINE INTEGRATION EXAMPLES 9.1 Wiring connection • Point to point • Daisy chain • Backbone with stubs...

  • Page 76: Rs232

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.1.1 RS232 9.1.1.1 Point to point This connection is recommended to establish with the computer while 1x is commanding via CAN to Veronte MC110 Veronte MC24, since the USB connection between the PC and the 1x may be lost.

  • Page 77: Daisy Chain

    9.1.2.2.1 Full duplex Autopilot 1x includes an internal resistor of 120 . A second resistor is required at the end of the line (again 120 ) to allow the connection of multiple devices to the same line. This resistor may be placed on cable or PCB.

  • Page 78: Can

    9.1.3.1 Electrical diagram of CAN bus Autopilot 1x includes an internal resistor of 120 . A second resistor is required at the end of the line (again 120 ) to allow the connection of multiple CAN Bus devices to the same line. This resistor may be placed on cable or PCB.

  • Page 79: Point To Point

    9.1.3.2 Point to point Fig. 4: CAN connection Note: The user has the option to configure either of the two available CAN BUS lines on the Autopilot 1x: CAN A or CAN B. The following sections detail the technical considerations to be taken into account when connecting the Autopilot 1x to a chain of devices via CAN.

  • Page 80: Backbone With Stubs

    Autopilot 1x, where CAN P (Positive) and CAN N (Negative) represent the High and Low lines, respectively. Note: The user has the option to configure either of the two available CAN BUS lines on the Autopilot 1x: CAN A or CAN B.

  • Page 81: Serial To Ethernet Converter

    0.3 meters. 9.1.4 Serial to Ethernet Converter This section provides the process to follow to integrate a Serial to Ethernet Converter, with Veronte Autopilot 1x. In this example, WIZ108SR and WIZ107SR converters are used. These protocol converters transmit the data sent by serial equipment as UDP data type, and converts back the UDP data received through the network into serial data to transmit back to the equipment.
  • Page 82 Important: To ensure correct operation of the device, use an external power supply and not to connect it to the 3.3 line of Autopilot 1x. Please note that it shares signal ground with Autopilot 1x. Fig. 6: Autopilot 1x harness pinout...
  • Page 83 RS 232 RX Pink-Brown White-Blue 11 / 12 Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. • WIZ108SR connection diagram: Fig. 7: WIZ108SR - Autopilot 1x wiring diagram Important: To ensure correct operation of the device, use an external power supply and not to connect it to the 3.3 line of Autopilot 1x.
  • Page 84 Warning: Note that this pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Note: This integration is done for the WIZ108SR, this is for a connection via RS485 with Autopilot 1x. However, the process for the WIZ107SR device is almost the same.

  • Page 85: Ethernet Connection In Windows

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.1.4.1 Ethernet Connection in Windows First, make sure computer is set to static IP address on same subnet as radio. The following substeps clarify how to set the IP address: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable of the WIZNet adapter, powered by 3.3V, to the Ethernet port of the PC.
  • Page 86 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 10: Ethernet connection 2 4. Select IPv4 and click Properties. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 87 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 11: Ethernet connection 3 5. Set IP address to 192.168.11.X (in this example 192.168.11.8 is entered) and Subnet mask to 255.255. 255.0. Click OK. 9.1. Wiring connection...

  • Page 88: Wiznet Software Configuration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 12: Ethernet connection 4 9.1.4.2 WIZNet software configuration 6. Open the WIZNet Software and select the Ethernet port with the IP assigned before in the dropdown menu. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 89 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 13: WIZnet software - Ethernet port selected 7. Click on the Device Search option to scan for the device. 9.1. Wiring connection...
  • Page 90 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 14: WIZnet software - Scan for device 8. Then, if the module is properly connected to the network, it will appear in the search list. Select the WIZ108SR device to access its configuration. Caution: If the module does not appear in the list and it has been previously connected to another PC, reboot the module (simply unpower it and power it up again).
  • Page 91 Remote Port, in this step 5 example port 5002 has been chosen. – The Serial options must match those of the Autopilot 1x, so set them as follows: ∗ Baud rate: 115200 ∗ Data bit: 8 ∗ Parity: NONE ∗...

  • Page 92: Veronte Link Configuration

    Fig. 16: WIZnet software - Apply Settings 9.1.4.3 Veronte Link configuration 10. Add a new UDP connection in Veronte Link and configure it with the same IP address and port as previously set in the Remote options of the WIZNet settings.

  • Page 93: Pdi Builder Configuration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 17: Veronte Link - Connection settings For more information on Veronte Link connections, please refer to the UDP connection - Integration examples section of the Veronte Link user manual. 9.1.4.4 1x PDI Builder configuration 11.
  • Page 94 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 18: 1x PDI Builder - I/O Setup configuration 12. Go to Input/Output menu Serial panel RS485 tab. Note: If using the WIZ107SR module, check the RS232 parameters instead. Make sure that these parameters are the same as the parameter values previously set in the WIZNet software.
  • Page 95 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 19: 1x PDI Builder - Serial configuration Following these steps, Autopilot 1x should appear in Veronte Link as follows: Fig. 20: Autopilot 1x connection via UDP 9.1. Wiring connection...

  • Page 96: External Devices

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.2 External devices The step-by-step instructions for the following external devices will be explained in detail in the following sections: • Connection Examples • Actuators/Servos • Air Data Sensors • Altimeters • Datalinks • GNSS Receivers •...

  • Page 97: Connection Examples

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.2.1 Connection Examples 9.2.1.1 Ground Stations Fig. 21: Basic Autopilot 1x Ground Station 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 98 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 22: Autopilot 1x PCS Ground Station Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 99 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 23: Autopilot 1x Tracker Ground Station 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 100 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 24: Autopilot 1x LCS Ground Station Veronte Autopilot 1x equipment harnesses have specific pin layouts. Only use their own matting Warning: connectors, do NOT mix harnesses: misuse can lead to destruction. Chapter 9. Integration examples...

  • Page 101: Aircrafts

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.2.1.2 Aircrafts Fig. 25: HIL Harness 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 102 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 26: Multicopter Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 103 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 27: Fixed Wing Airplane 9.2. External devices...

  • Page 104: Actuators/Servos

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 28: Helicopter 9.2.2 Actuators/Servos The user can configure any actuator compatible with the communication interfaces. 9.2.2.1 CAN 9.2.2.1.1 Ultramotion Fig. 29: Ultramotion servo Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 105 Ultramotion servo is a high-precision actuator designed for demanding applications, with BLDC electronic control and non-contact absolute position feedback. This device can be integrated with Autopilot 1x via CAN 2.0B protocol to ensure robust and efficient communication in the system.
  • Page 106 CAN - Wiring connection Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once the hardware installation has been completed, the user can find the explanataion for the software installation in Ultramotion - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual.

  • Page 107: Pwm

    Note that this servo must be connected to an external power supply, sharing signal ground with Important: Autopilot 1x. The PWM servo must be connected to one of the available I/O pins of Autopilot 1x. Fig. 34: Autopilot 1x harness pinout 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 108 White-Gray Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once the hardware connection is made, it is necessary to configure the I/O pin used. Since these I/O pins are preconfigured as GPIO, they must be set as PWM.

  • Page 109: Serial

    The following wiring connection is recommended for a RS485 half-duplex connection between Volz DA26 servos and Veronte Autopilot 1x: Fig. 36: Volz DA26 - Autopilot 1x wiring connection The above diagram is made for the case where 2 Volz DA26 servos are connected, however, the connection is the same in case the user wants to connect only one or as many servos as the bus allows.
  • Page 110 Note that this servo must be connected to an external power supply, sharing signal ground with Important: Autopilot 1x. Fig. 37: Volz DA26 connector pinout Fig. 38: Autopilot 1x harness pinout Autopilot 1x harness Volz DA26 connector Signal Color code...

  • Page 111: Air Data Sensors

    9.2.3.1 High Speed Pitot Sensor Fig. 39: High Speed Pitot Sensor This section explains how to install the High Speed Pitot Sensor with an Autopilot 1x and configure it, so 1x measures the air speed from the electrical signals of High Speed Pitot Sensor.
  • Page 112 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Connect the pneumatic tubes and wires according to the following diagrams: Fig. 40: High Speed Pitot Sensor - Autopilot 1x connections diagram The analog pin defines which analog variable is used for configuration. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 113 Once the High Speed Pitot Sensor is connected, air speed measurements can be monitored with 1x PDI Builder using the variables ADC0 to ADC4. The integration of this device with Autopilot 1x as far as the software is concerned is...

  • Page 114: Oat Sensor 428 Of Mgl Avionics

    150°C. It changes the voltage according to the temperature measured and therefore the connection to the autopilot is performed using the ADC pins. The following resistors and wiring are necessary to connect an OAT sensor 428 to the Autopilot 1x: Fig. 43: OAT sensor - Autopilot 1x wiring diagram...
  • Page 115 White - Red Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once connected the OAT sensor, the temperature can be monitored with 1x PDI Builder using the variables ADC0 to ADC4.

  • Page 116: Altimeters

    9.2.4.1 Lidar The integration between Veronte Autopilot 1x and a lidar is performed using a variety of interfaces depending on the lidar device. The most common interfaces are I2C or analog although serial or CAN bus can also be used if the lidar is compatible.
  • Page 117 Signal Color code I2C_CLK White I2C SCL Green I2C_DATA Brown I2C SDA Blue Gray Ground (-) Black Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. 9.2. External devices...

  • Page 118: Lightware Lw20 Lidar

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Once the lidar is connected, the user must proceed to its software integration with Veronte Autopilot 1x by referring to the Lidar Garmin Lite v3 - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual.

  • Page 119: Lightware Sf20 Lidar

    Gray Black Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once Lightware LW20 Lidar is connected, the user must proceed to its software installation with Veronte Autopilot 1x by referring to the Lightware LW 20 Lidar - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual.
  • Page 120 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Lightware SF20 Lidar sensor integrates with Autopilot 1x via I2C connection. Fig. 53: Lightware SF20 Lidar - Autopilot 1x wiring diagram Important: To ensure correct operation of the device, it is recommended to use an external power supply and not to connect it to the 3.3-5 V lines of Autopilot 1x.

  • Page 121: Radar

    Gray Black Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once Lightware SF20 Lidar is connected, the user must proceed to its software installation with Veronte Autopilot 1x. Since this setup is the same as for the Lightware LW 20, please refer to the...
  • Page 122 Important: To ensure correct operation of the device, it is recommended to use an external power supply and not to connect it to the 5 V line of Autopilot 1x. Please note that it shares signal ground with Autopilot 1x.

  • Page 123: Datalinks

    CAN - Wiring connection Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once Ainstein CAN Radar is connected, the user must proceed to its software installation with Veronte Autopilot 1x...

  • Page 124: Hardware Installation

    Fig. 58: DTC radios and Autopilot 1x operation • DTC + Amplifier Note: Amplifier information: AMPD5W model, 5W Linear RF Power Amplifier. The following image shows the standard connection between DTC radios, amplifiers and Autopilot 1x for operation: Fig. 59: DTC + amplifier radios and 1x operation 9.2.5.1.2.2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 125 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 60: DTC D1804 Gecko breakout PCB • Ethernet Fig. 61: RJ45 pinout T-568B J4 (Ethernet) - D1804 Gecko breakout PCB RJ45 Connector (T-568B) Signal Signal Color code Ethernet MDIP0 Orange-White Ethernet MDIN0 Orange Ethernet MDIP1...
  • Page 126 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 J2 (PWR) - D1804 Gecko breakout PCB Power connector Signal Signal Power + Power - The full connection should look like this: Fig. 63: DTC connection - Configuration 2. To configure a DTC + amplifier radio it is required to carry out the installation of the ethernet, power and amplifier connection: Chapter 9.
  • Page 127 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 64: DTC D1806 Gecko active breakout PCB • Ethernet Fig. 65: RJ45 pinout T-568B J4 (Ethernet) - D1806 Gecko active breakout PCB RJ45 Connector (T-568B) Signal Signal Color code Ethernet MDIP0 Orange-White Ethernet MDIN0...
  • Page 128 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 J2 (PWR) - D1806 Gecko active breakout PCB Power connector Signal Signal Power + J9 (GND) - D1806 Gecko active breakout PCB Power connector Signal Signal Power - • Amplifier Fig. 67: Amplifier AMPD5W AMPD5W Connector...
  • Page 129 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 J9 (GND) - D1806 Gecko active breakout PCB AMPD5W Connector Signal Signal 3 & 4 Power - The full connection should look like this: 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 130 3. To connect a DTC radio to a Veronte Autopilot 1x the following installation must be carried out: As, the connection of a DTC radio to a Veronte Autopilot 1x must be made via RS-232, the connection will be the same as in the configuration case (1), but adding the wiring to RS-232 port.
  • Page 131 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 69: DTC D1804 Gecko breakout PCB - J3 (RS232) This RS-232 should be connected to the RS-232 of Autopilot 1x harness. Fig. 70: J3 (RS232) pinout of female connector Fig. 71: Autopilot 1x harness pinout...
  • Page 132 4. To connect a DTC + amplifier radio to a Veronte Autopilot 1x the following installation must be carried out: As, the connection of a DTC radio to a Veronte Autopilot 1x must be made via RS-232, the connection will be the same as in the configuration case (2), but adding the wiring to RS-232 port.
  • Page 133 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 73: DTC D1806 Gecko active breakout PCB - J3 (RS232) This RS-232 should be connected to the RS-232 of Autopilot 1x harness. Fig. 74: J3 (RS232) pinout of female connector Fig. 75: Autopilot 1x harness pinout...
  • Page 134 Autopilot 1x harness Signal Signal Color code RS232 RX RS 232 TX White-Pink RS232 TX RS 232 RX Pink-Brown White-Blue The full connection should look like this: Fig. 76: DTC + amplifier connection - Veronte Autopilot 1x Chapter 9. Integration examples...

  • Page 135: Dtc Radio Configuration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Caution: It is also possible to calibrate the power output of DTC radios and DTC + amplifier radios. However, the radios are shipped with a factory calibration, it is strongly recommended to not modify this calibration.
  • Page 136 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 78: First steps connection 6. Make sure computer is set to static IP address on same subnet as radio. The following substeps clarify how to set the IP address in the Control Panel: 1. Open Network and Sharing Center menu and click Change adapter settings.
  • Page 137 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 2. Select Local Area Connection, right click, and select Properties. Fig. 80: Ethernet connection 2 3. Select IPv4 and click Properties. 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 138 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 81: Ethernet connection 3 4. Set IP address to 192.168.8.YY (e.g. if the IP of the radio is 192.168.8.95, set the IP 192.168.8.92) and Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 139 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 82: Ethernet connection 4 7. First, it is necessary to have the ‘Domo Node Finder’ software installed. 8. Open Domo Node Finder and the connected radios will appear here as SOL8SDR. By default, 0.0.0.0 is the IP address of the radio: Fig.
  • Page 140 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9. To configure the IP address, right-click the IP address and select Configure Network to disable the DHCP setting and set the following static IP address: Fig. 84: Domo Node Finder - IP address configuration To confirm the change, click the icon to update the IP address.
  • Page 141 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Note: This IP address, 192.168.8.95, is related to the radio linked to the ground unit. For the radio linked to the air unit, the IP address should be 192.168.8.96. 10. To open the DTC web browser control application, users can right-click the IP address and select WEB Interface (HTTP port 80), double-click on the IP address or enter the IP address of the SOL8SDR-C on the address bar of a web browser.
  • Page 142 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 87: Domo Node Finder - Open Web Browser Application 12. Click Login and the web browser control application will open. • DTC with amplifier 1. Connect to an SMP to SMA RF cable (this is the default transmit output).
  • Page 143 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 88: First steps connection + amplifier 8. Now the steps to follow are the same as from step 6. of a DTC without amplifier, described above. 9.2. External devices...

  • Page 144: Point-To-Point Configuration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.2.5.1.2.5 Point-to-Point configuration • Basic radio configuration Once the website has been accessed, follow the steps below which show the parameters that need to be modified for a correct operation and pairing of the radios.
  • Page 145 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 90: General settings configuration Note: The radio related to the air unit also has its own personalised name: Fig. 91: General settings air configuration 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 146 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 2. Presets. – Mesh Settings: Some of the parameters configured in this menu are always displayed at the top of the application. Caution: It is recommended that software for all devices in a Mesh network should be at the same version to avoid potential compatibility issues.
  • Page 147 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 ∗ Frequency: Set the desired transmission frequency. 2450 MHz recommended. Warning: Be careful when choosing the frequency. The user may see interference with the Wifi frequency band, consult the radio spectrum. ∗ Channel bandwith: Select the desired bandwidth from the drop-down list. Lower bandwidths provide greater range at the expense of data throughput.
  • Page 148 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 94: Current preset configuration – Unit Settings: External Power Enable: There is an external power output which can be used to supply 12VDC (1A) to an external device. This could be a camera, GNSS antenna or other device.
  • Page 149 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 96: RS232 #1 configuration – Data mode: UDP option is recommended. UDP packets are sent out and the system does not expect a reply. There is no way that the sending device can tell if the data arrived at the destination.
  • Page 150 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 97: RS232 #1 air unit configuration 4. System Maintenance: This menu allows to import and export radio configurations. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 151 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 98: Maintenance configuration To import a configuration into the radio, it is first necesarry to choose a configuration from the local storage by clicking on the icon. Then, the ‘import button’ will already be available (colored in blue) to click on and consequently import the selected configuration.
  • Page 152 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 99: Configuration selected • Paired radios Once both radios have been configured with these settings, they should be paired. Therefore, if we connect them to the power supply and only one of them to the computer, we can access the Domo Node Finder software or directly the Web Browser control application to check if they are correctly paired.
  • Page 153 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 As can be seen in the figure above, the connection type of each radio is indicated with different icons: ∗ icon for the radio that is wiredly connected to the PC. ∗ icon for the radio that is connected by link.

  • Page 154: Point-To-Multipoint Configuration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 102: Radios paired - Tactical Display ∗ Map display: The color of the link between nodes indicates the quality of the signal. The colors range from green (reliable link) to red (unreliable link). If no link is displayed, it means that communication has been lost.
  • Page 155 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Note: This example has been made with 3 radios (3 nodes in a mesh). 1. Presets Mesh Settings: The Node ID must be different for each node in the mesh. Fig. 103: Mesh settings ground configuration Fig.
  • Page 156 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 105: Mesh settings base configuration In the figures above, the user can see that the node ID is displayed at the top of the application at all times. 2. Data RS232 #1: The Multicast data mode must be configured. This data mode allows a single node to send RS232/RS485 data to multiple nodes in the system.
  • Page 157 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 106: RS232 #1 ground configuration – Data mode: Multicast source must be selected. – IP address: To send the data to all receivers the IP address must set to 255.255.255.255. – Multicast address: It must be the same for all radios, avoiding the 244.0.0.X address range.
  • Page 158 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 107: RS232 #1 air unit configuration Fig. 108: RS232 #1 base unit configuration Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 159 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 – Data mode: Multicast sink must be selected. – IP address: The IP address of the radio linked to the ground unit is set. – Multicast address: It must be the same for all radios, avoiding the 244.0.0.X address range.
  • Page 160 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 110: Radios paired - Dashboard Furthermore, it can be seen that the above figure is related to a radio that is connected by link, as it is indicated at the top of the application with the label Over radio link.

  • Page 161: Dtc Radio Configuration In 1X Pdi Builder

    9.2.5.1.3 Microhard pDDL900-ENC external 9.2.5.1.3.1 System Layout It is possible to operate Microhard radios in two different ways, with or without amplifiers. • Microhard The following image shows the standard connection between Microhard radios and Autopilot 1x for operation: 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 162 Fig. 112: Microhard radios and Autopilot 1x operation • Microhard + Amplifier Note: Amplifier information: DDL900 Amplifier model, 10W Linear Amplifier. The following image shows the standard connection between Microhard radios, amplifiers and Autopilot 1x for operation: Fig. 113: Microhard + amplifier radios and Autopilot 1x operation...

  • Page 163: Hardware Installation

    Microhard radios. Please take this into account when powering. Then, to physically connect the Microhard radio to Veronte Autopilot 1x for operation, connect an RS-232 connector between the RS-232 port of the radio and the RS-232 of Autopilot 1x harness.
  • Page 164 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 116: Autopilot 1x harness pinout Serial port - Microhard radio Autopilot 1x harness Signal Signal Color code RS 232 RX Pink-Brown RS 232 TX White-Pink White-Blue Chapter 9. Integration examples...

  • Page 165: Microhard Radio Configuration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.2.5.1.3.3 Microhard radio configuration 9.2.5.1.3.4 First steps Fig. 117: Microhard ports • Microhard without amplifier 1. Connect a suitable 900 MHz antenna to the ANT1/MAIN connector. 2. Connect to the 4-pin molex power connector the 4-pin power cable supplied with the unit.
  • Page 166 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 118: First steps connection 5. To open the Microhard WebUI, open a browser and enter the IP address of the radio into the address bar. Note: If users have problems accessing the Microhard radio WebUI, it may be because the PC’s network connection settings (IP address and subnet of the adapter) are not configured properly.
  • Page 167 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 119: Open WebUI 7. Click Sign In and the WebUI will open. 8. Once successfully logged in for the first time, the WebUI will force a password change. • Microhard with amplifier 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 168 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 120: Amplifier ports 1. Connect to the ANT1/MAIN connector of the radio a SMA RF cable. 2. Connect this SMA RF cable to the amplifier RADIO port. 3. Connect a suitable 900 MHz antenna to the amplifier ANTENNA port.

  • Page 169: Basic Radio Configuration

    Once the website has been accessed, follow the steps below which show the parameters that need to be modified for a correct point-to-point configuration and pairing of the radios. Important: This example describes the parameters to be entered for both the radio linked to the 1x ground unit and the radio linked to the 1x air unit.
  • Page 170 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 122: Submit or Cancel changes 1. System • Maintenance: From this menu, users can export (backup) and import (restore) configurations. – Backup Configurations: The radio configuration can be backed up to a file at any time using the Backup Configuration feature.
  • Page 171 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 123: System Maintenance To import (restore) a configuration into the radio, it is first necessary to choose a configuration from the local storage by clicking on Choose File. Then, once the configuration is loaded, click on the Check Configuration File button.
  • Page 172 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 124: System Maintenance - Restore Configuration 1 After that, if the file is correct, a new window will appear to restore this configuration. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 173 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 125: System Maintenance - Restore Configuration 2 Finally, the WebUI will reloaded to applied the configuration. 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 174 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 126: System Maintenance - Restore Configuration 3 Error: If the restored configuration has a different IP address assigned to the radio, users may have to change again the adapter settings on the PC to be able to access the WebUI with the new IP address of the radio.
  • Page 175 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 127: System Information • Settings: To easily identify each radio in a mesh, the user can rename the radio as desired by configuring the Host Name and Description parameters: 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 176 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 128: System Settings - GND unit Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 177 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 129: System Settings - Air unit 2. Network LAN: Ethernet LAN port of the radio is for connecting devices to a local network. By default, this port has a static IP address, and also, it is running a DHCP server to provide IP addresses to devices that are connected to the physical LAN port (directly or through a switch).
  • Page 178 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 130: LAN Interfaces Settings By selecting the Edit or Add buttons, the LAN network interface can be configured or additional LAN interfaces can be created. LAN Configuration: Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 179 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 131: LAN Configuration - Ground unit 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 180 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 132: LAN Configuration - Air unit • Connection Type: To determine whether the radio will obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the connected network or whether a static IP address will be entered. Select the Static IP option for this point- to-point configuration.
  • Page 181 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 In case the user is using a PCS, 192.168.8.1 should be set here. • Default Route: This parameter allows the user to set this interface as the default route in the routing table. In cases where the LAN is the primary connection, this would be set to Yes.
  • Page 182 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Caution: Before enabling this service, check that there are no other devices, either wired or wireless, with an active DHCP Server service. Hint: At this point, if Enabled and if users have previously set the PC to the static IP address on the same subnet of the radio, they can now change the adapter settings back to “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
  • Page 183 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 3. Wireless RF: Allows to configure the radio module. Important: Ensure that the RF Band, Channel Bandwidth and Frequency-Channel are set the same on each module. Fig. 135: Wireless Configuration - Ground unit 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 184 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 136: Wireless Configuration - Air unit RF Configuration: • Radio: Turns the radio module on/off. • RF Band: Select the desired RF band to work, 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz. In this case, we select 900 MHz.
  • Page 185 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 13-915 MHz is recommended. Important: – This value must be the same on each unit in a network. – The noise floor of the specified channel will dramatically affect the link quality, it is essential to select the cleanest channel for superior performance.
  • Page 186 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 137: Port Configuration - Ground unit Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 187 • Data Baud Rate: The serial baud rate is the rate at which the modem should communicate with the connected local asynchronous device. Important: It must match the one configured in the 1x PDI Builder software 115200. • Data Format: This setting determines the format of the data on the serial port. It is the set of Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits parameters.
  • Page 188 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 – In Transparent mode (default), the received data will exit the radio quickly. – In Seamless mode, the serial port server will add a gap between data frames to comply with a specified protocol. In this case, Transparent mode is selected.
  • Page 189 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 139: TCP Configuration - Ground unit – Server Mode: Monitor is recommended. – Local Listening port: The TCP port on which the server listens. Allows a TCP Client to create a TCP connection to transport data from the serial port. 20002 should be set.

  • Page 190: Connection Status Radio

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 140: TCP Configuration - Air unit – Remote Server IP Address: Enter an IP address of a TCP server which is ready to accept serial port data over a TCP connection. Users must set the IP adddress of the radio defined as Master, in this case, the IP address of the radio linked to the ground unit 192.168.8.4.

  • Page 191: Paired Radios

    – Receive bytes/packets – Transmit bytes/packets In addition, to check the connection status between the Autopilot 1x and the radio, users can simply look at the LED indicators on the radio: • When the TX LED turns red, that indicates that the modem is transmitting data over the radio.
  • Page 192 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 141: Wireless Status • Traffic Status shows statistics on transmitted and received data. • Connection Info displays information about all wireless connections. The MAC address, TX & RX Modulation, Signal to Noise ratio (SNR), Signal Strength (RSSI), and a graphical representation of the signal level or quality, as well as a RSSI Graph Link.

  • Page 193: Microhard Radio Configuration In 1X Pdi Builder

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 142: Wireless Status - RSSI Graph Link 9.2.5.1.3.8 Microhard radio configuration in 1x PDI Builder The necessary configuration of Microhard radio in 1x PDI Builder is described in the External radios - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder manual.
  • Page 194 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 143: Ethernet connection 1 2. Select Local Area Connection, right click, and select Properties. Fig. 144: Ethernet connection 2 3. Select IPv4 and click Properties. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 195 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 145: Ethernet connection 3 4. Set IP address to 192.168.168.YY (e.g. if the IP of the radio is 192.168.168.1, set the IP 192.168.168.10) and Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK. 9.2. External devices...

  • Page 196: Silvus Radio (Streamcaster 4200E Model)

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 146: Ethernet connection 4 9.2.5.1.4 Silvus radio (StreamCaster 4200E model) 9.2.5.1.4.1 System Layout The following image shows the standard connection between Silvus radios and Autopilot 1x for operation: Chapter 9. Integration examples...

  • Page 197: Hardware Installation

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 147: Silvus and 1x connection 9.2.5.1.4.2 Hardware Installation A wiring configuration of the PRI cable connected to the PRI port of the radio is required, in order to connect to the power supply, ethernet and RS-232.
  • Page 198 RJ45 Connector (T-568B) Signal Signal Color code ETH0_MX2N (RX-) Green ETH0_MX2P (RX+) Green-White ETH0_MX1P (TX+) Orange-White ETH0_MX1N (TX-) Orange • RS-232 The RS-232 from the PRI cable should be connected to the RS-232 of Autopilot 1x harness. Chapter 9. Integration examples...

  • Page 199: Silvus Radio Configuration

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 151: Autopilot 1x harness pinout PRI port connector - Silvus radio Autopilot 1x harness Signal Signal Color code RS232_RXD RS 232 TX White-Pink RS232_TXD RS 232 RX Pink-Brown White-Blue 9.2.5.1.4.3 Silvus radio configuration This section shows a basic configuration of the Silvus radio.
  • Page 200 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 152: Silvus connectors 4. When looking at the rotary multi position switch from the top, pull the knob towards you while rotating the knob towards the 1 position. This turns radio on. LED indicator will turn to fix red.
  • Page 201 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 153: Ethernet connection 1 2. Select Local Area Connection, right click, and select Properties. Fig. 154: Ethernet connection 2 3. Select IPv4 and click Properties. 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 202 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 155: Ethernet connection 3 4. Set IP address to 172.20.XX.YY (e.g. if the IP of the radio is 172.20.178.203, set the IP 172.20.178.200) and Subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. Click OK. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 203 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 156: Ethernet connection 4 7. Wait for LED indicator to turn to blinking green. 8. Access StreamScape GUI in web browser. To access, enter IP address of radio into web browser and press enter.

  • Page 204: Basic Radio Configuration

    Once the website has been accessed, follow the steps below which show the parameters that need to be modified for correct operation and pairing of the radios. Note: This is an example of the radio configuration linked to a 1x air unit. Note: After making changes to each window, it is important to click on “Save and apply”.
  • Page 205 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 • Total Transmit Power (requested): This defines the total power of the signal (power is divided equally between the radio antenna ports). Set the appropriate power for each application. The power that has been set is small, as it is sufficient for our tests.
  • Page 206 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 160: Multicast panel • Default Multicast Algorithm: Broadcast. • Custom Pruning/Augmenting: Disable. 4. Serial/USB Setup Fig. 161: RS-232 settings • Serial Port Setup: RS-232. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 207 – Transport Protocol: We recommend UDP. If no data loss can be tolerated, change this setting to TCP on the radio corresponding to the 1x air unit. – Peer IP: This should be the IP address of the radio on the other end of the RS-232. In this example, we must set the IP address of the radio linked to the ground unit.
  • Page 208 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 163: Multi-Position Switch panel In this example only one configuration has been created. With the above settings the configuration is finished. Furthermore, this configuration can be saved and downloaded in the Settings Profile window of the Configuration Profiles section.
  • Page 209 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Before downloading the configuration, it is necessary to save it. Fig. 165: Save settings Fig. 166: Download settings After configuring both radios with these settings they should be paired. Therefore, if we connect them to the power supply, when we switch them on, the LED will turn from fix red to fix green, this indicates that it is connected to at least one radio.

  • Page 210: Silvus Radio Configuration In 1X Pdi Builder

    This section shows how to connect and configure a SDL (any variant) with an Autopilot 1x air unit and an Autopilot 1x ground unit. The following diagram summarizes the flight communication system between a 1x ground unit and a 1x air unit installed on an aircraft.
  • Page 211 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 168: Operation diagram First of all, Autopilots 1x and SDL require software configuration: • To configure Autopilots 1x, use 1x PDI Builder by reading External radios - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual.

  • Page 212: Nexnav Gnss

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 169: Connections diagram 9.2.6 GNSS Receivers 9.2.6.1 NexNav GNSS Fig. 170: NexNav GNSS NexNav GNSS sensor integrates with Autopilot 1x via RS232 connection. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 213 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Fig. 171: NexNav GNSS - Autopilot 1x wiring diagram Important: Note that it must be connected to an external power supply, sharing signal ground with Autopilot 1x. Fig. 172: NexNav GNSS connector pinout 9.2. External devices...
  • Page 214 White-Blue RS-232 Ground Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. The software installation of this device with Autopilot 1x is explained in the NexNav GNSS - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual.

  • Page 215: Imus

    9.2.7.1.1 Vectornav VN-300 Fig. 174: Vectornav VN-300 Vectornav VN-300 is an external IMU that can be connected via RS-232 (serial interface) to Veronte Autopilot 1x. Fig. 175: Vectornav VN-300 - Autopilot 1x wiring diagram Important: Note that it must be connected to an external power supply, sharing signal ground with Autopilot 1x.
  • Page 216 White-Blue Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once the IMU is connected, the user must proceed to its software integration with Veronte Autopilot 1x by referring...

  • Page 217: Magnetometers

    9.2.7.2 Magnetometers 9.2.7.2.1 Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 Fig. 178: Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 is an external magnetometer that can be connected to Veronte Autopilot 1x via RS232 or RS485 (serial interfaces). Fig. 179: Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 connector pinout 9.2. External devices...

  • Page 218: Rs232

    Connections via RS232 and RS485 interfaces are explained separately. 9.2.7.2.1.1 RS232 Fig. 181: Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 (RS232) - Autopilot 1x wiring diagram For proper operation via RS232, the connection between Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 and Autopilot 1x pins should be like this: Chapter 9. Integration examples...

  • Page 219: Rs485

    Pink-Brown White-Blue Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once the Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 is connected, the user must proceed to its software installation with Veronte Autopilot 1x by referring to the...

  • Page 220: Mex As Magnetometer Honeywell Hmr2300

    Troubleshooting Once the Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 is connected, the user must proceed to its software installation with Veronte Autopilot 1x by referring to the Magnetometer Honeywell HMR2300 (RS485) - Integration examples of the 1x PDI Builder user manual.

  • Page 221: Can

    Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Important: Integration is also possible by connecting CAN A of the Autopilot 1x to CAN B of the MEX and vice versa, i.e.

  • Page 222: Rs485

    However, any connections made must be consistent with the configuration made at software level in 1x PDI Builder MEX PDI Builder. 9.2.7.2.2.3 RS485 For proper operation via RS485, the connection between MEX and Autopilot 1x pins should be like this: Autopilot 1x harness MEX connector Signal Color code...
  • Page 223 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Important: This integration example is described for the RM3100-CB. Fig. 186: PNI RM3100-CB - Autopilot 1x wiring diagram Fig. 187: Autopilot 1x harness pinout 9.2. External devices...

  • Page 224: Rpm Sensors

    I2C enable pin (HIGH = I2C) Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once the magnetometer is connected, the user must proceed to its software integration with Veronte Autopilot 1x by...
  • Page 225 Gray-Green EQEP_I Yellow-Green Pink-Green Once the hardware installation is complete, to properly integrate the device with Autopilot 1x follow the steps detailed in the RPM Sensors - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual. 9.2. External devices...

  • Page 226: Stick

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.2.9 Stick Veronte Autopilot 1x is compatible with joysticks that use PPM, CAN bus, USB, Serial, etc. If the PPM level is 3.3V, the following Autopilot 1x pins can be used: Fig. 190: Autopilot 1x harness pinout...
  • Page 227 Fig. 192: PPM pinout Fig. 193: PPM connector • To use the joystick with PPM in the system, connect the PPMout of the trainer port to a digital input of Veronte Autopilot 1x and configure that digital input according to the...
  • Page 228 For more information on CAN connection, please visit section of this manual. CAN - Wiring connection Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Chapter 9. Integration examples...
  • Page 229 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Important: Integration is also possible by connecting CAN A of the Autopilot 1x to CAN B of the CEX and vice versa, i.e. it does not necessarily have to be CAN A-CAN A or CAN B-CAN B.
  • Page 230 CAN - Wiring connection Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Once MC01 has been properly wired with the Autopilot 1x, users can proceed to the software integration detailed in MC01 - Integration examples section of the 1x PDI Builder user manual.
  • Page 231 Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Important: Integration is also possible by connecting CAN A of the Autopilot 1x to CAN B of the MC24 and vice versa, i.e.
  • Page 232 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 9.2.10.4 MC110 connection For proper operation via CAN, the connection between MC110 hardware version 1.2 and Autopilot 1x pins should be like this: Fig. 198: MC110 1.2 harness pinout Fig. 199: Autopilot 1x harness pinout...
  • Page 233 Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Important: Integration is also possible by connecting CAN A of the Autopilot 1x to CAN B of the MC110 and vice versa, i.e.
  • Page 234 Warning: Remember!! In Autopilot 1x, all GND pins are common. Note that pin 54 is not a common GND pin. Important: Integration is also possible by connecting CAN A of the Autopilot 1x to CAN B of the MEX and vice versa, i.e.

  • Page 235: Troubleshooting 10.1 Maintenance Mode

    SD card. If at some point the communication with Autopilot 1x is lost, it is possible to use maintenance mode to go back to a previous state of the configuration (as long as it was exported previously), format the SD card to start over or update the unit’s firmware.
  • Page 236 380 and 965 ms). After 30 cycles, the autopilot will enter in maintenance mode. Autopilot 1x might enter in maintenance mode if a problem with the power supply is detected upon boot up (voltage or current is out of range).
  • Page 237 Sometimes this connection does not work, because the servo has not enough transmission power. In this case, a couple of 10 resistors may solve the problem. Both resistors have to be placed at the trasmission line of the Autopilot 1x. Fig. 3: Resistors connection between 1x and servo If the couple of resistors does not solve the issue, the user should contact the support team (create a ticket in the customer’s Joint Collaboration Framework;...
  • Page 238 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Chapter 10. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 239: Hardware Changelog 11.1 Specifications

    CHAPTER ELEVEN HARDWARE CHANGELOG Hereby are described the main differences between the latest release of the Veronte Autopilot 1x hardware (v 4.8) and the previous commercial version (v 4.5). 11.1 Specifications Mechanical Mating connector Circular mating connector with 68 pins...
  • Page 240 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Sensors Number of static pressure sensors Static pressure range 0) 0 - 103,000 Pa 1) 1,000 - 120,000 Pa 1) 1,000 - 120,000 Pa 2) 30,000 - 120,000 Pa 2) 30,000 - 120,000 Pa Static pressure band error...

  • Page 241: Line Of Sight Communications

    Thus, Autopilot 1x 4.8 internal datalink has been replaced by Digi XBee® 3 PRO Zigbee 3.0, a 2.4 GHz short range module. This module has the mission to allow the integration and PDI tuning of the autopilot into the customer’s platform.

  • Page 242: New Features

    These enhanced sensors allows to improve the navigation estimation during the standard operation and in GNSS denied navigation. • Improved RTK and GNSS heading: New GNSS sensors in Veronte Autopilot 1x are significantly better in various aspects (supported constellations, accuracy, number of concurrent constellations and frequency).

  • Page 243: Collaborative Sense & Avoid And Utm

    Worldwide terrain altitude and magnetic field are included in Veronte Autopilot 1x. • Internal enclosure pressure port: A new pressure port has been included for measuring the pressure inside the autopilot.

  • Page 244: Pinout Changes From Autopilot 1X

    AERO (baud) 115200 bps (AT commands) 11.8 Pinout changes from Autopilot 1x 4.5 The pinout for 4.5 and 4.8 versions are very similar, but they have several differences. To prevent any confusion, the following table shows the pinout for both versions. The different pins are marked with , all the rest have the same function.
  • Page 245 ESD and short circuit I/O12 PWM / Digital I/O signal (0-3.3V). Protected against ESD and short circuit I/O13 PWM / Digital I/O signal (0-3.3V). Protected against ESD and short circuit continues on next page 11.8. Pinout changes from Autopilot 1x 4.5...
  • Page 246 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Table 1 – continued from previous page Signal Type Description I/O14 PWM / Digital I/O signal (0-3.3V). Protected against ESD and short circuit I/O15 PWM / Digital I/O signal (0-3.3V). Protected against ESD and short...
  • Page 247 4.8: 4XV_B 4.8: I/O 4.8: Reserved. Do not connect 4.5: V_ARB_TX 4.5: Output Veronte comicro 4.5: UART output to activate safety mechanism. Protected against ESD and short circuit continues on next page 11.8. Pinout changes from Autopilot 1x 4.5...
  • Page 248 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Table 1 – continued from previous page Signal Type Description 4.8: UARTA_TX 4.8: Output Microcontroller 4.8: UART 4.5: V_ARB_RX 4.5: Input Veronte comicro 4.5: UART output to activate safety mechanism. Protected against ESD and short circuit 4.8: UARTA_RX...
  • Page 249 DIGITAL input / Encoder strobe input (0-3.3V). Protected against ESD and short circuit EQEP_I DIGITAL output DIGITAL input / Encoder index input A (0-3.3V). Protected against ESD and short circuit continues on next page 11.8. Pinout changes from Autopilot 1x 4.5...
  • Page 250 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Table 1 – continued from previous page Signal Type Description GROUND Ground for encoders V_USB_DP Veronte USB data line. Protected against ESD V_USB_DN Veronte USB data line. Protected against ESD 4.5: V_USB_ID 4.5: I/O 4.5: Veronte USB ID line.

  • Page 251: Acronyms And Definitions

    CHAPTER TWELVE ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS 12.1 Acronyms 16 VAR 16 Bits variables (Integers) 32 VAR 32 Bits variables (Reals) Analog to Digital Converter ADSB Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Above Ground Level Angle of Attack Arcade Mode AUTO Automatic Mode Bit Variables BLOS Beyond Line Of Sight Controller Area Network...
  • Page 252 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Table 1 – continued from previous page Ground Speed Ground Segment Global System for Mobile Communications Hold Phase HSPA+ High Speed Packet Access Plus Hardware User Manual Inter-Integrated Circuit Indicated Air Speed Identification Int. D.

  • Page 253: Definitions

    1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 12.2 Definitions • Control Phase: The operation is divided into phases in which the UAV has a specific performance. Each of this phases is called a control phase. • Control Channel: It is each of the signals used to control a behaviour or action.
  • Page 254 1x Hardware Manual, Release 4.8 Chapter 12. Acronyms and Definitions...

  • Page 255: Contact Data

    CHAPTER THIRTEEN CONTACT DATA For support-related inquiries, customers have access to a dedicated portal through the Joint Collaboration Framework. This platform facilitates communication and ensures traceability of all support requests, helping us to address your needs efficiently. For other questions or general inquiries, you can reach us via email at sales@embention.com or by phone at (+34) 965 115 421...

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