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Summary of Contents for Inel IR-Cam
- Page 1 V1.2 InEL IR-Cam (NTSC/PAL) mixed thermal FPV solution User Manual V1.2 www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 2 5.5 Servo Settings......................17 5.6 Thermal Profile Selection...................18 5.7 Setup thermal profiles (Advanced)................19 6. Firmware Update......................20 7. Specifications........................21 8. Compliance........................21 9. Safety information......................21 10. Help / Troubleshooting....................22 Copyright © 2024, Inntal Electronic Loecker GmbH Visit www.inel-fpv.at to get more information. www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 3 The resolution and frame-rate of small thermal sensors is too low to orient oneself with a FPV drone without restraints. InEL IR-Cam takes the visible video stream (PAL or NTSC) and merges the data of the thermal sensor into it. It’s bare metal design and state of the art FPGA technology results in a minimized additional latency of the visible video stream smaller than 0.1ms.
- Page 4 Developed and manufactured in Tyrol, Austria. We are in touch with local hunters and farmers. InEL IR-CAM can be fully integrated into a FPV ecosystem and is connectable to a Flight Controller via MSP protocol. This allows the user to switch between various thermal profiles and adjust parameters like temperature range, transparency and servo position live during flight.
- Page 5 Servo is optional and can be deactivated. When locked, servo goes to locked position automatically. This leads to an easier use with ACRO flight modes. Unlocked conditions can be configured in the settings. For more information about servo functionality see chapter 5.5. www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 6 Box Content V1.2 Box Content IR-Cam Module IR-Cam Base *adhere or remove antler before flight Cable Accessories - 1x 12P, 100mm - 1x 8P, 50mm OSD Keyboard Servo - 37mm arm - up to 47mm customizable arm Alternative Camera Quick-Start...
- Page 7 Dimensions V1.2 Dimensions IR-Cam Module: IR-Cam Base: The outer mounting holes can be removed to save space. The asymmetrical design provides additional space on one side for usage with a servo motor. www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 8 The used serial interface of the flight controller must be configured to MSP TX/RX at 115200 Baud. To unlock the servo motor, you have to set one of the three Camera Control modes. The aux channel can be chosen freely. INAV: BETAFLIGHT: www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 9 It can be chosen between serial interface 1 or 2 can. They have the same functionality, but only one can be connected at a time. Solder the TX of the IR-Cam Base to RX of the FC and RX of the IR-Cam Base to TX of the FC.
- Page 10 4.3 IR-Cam Module To connect the IR-CAM Module with the Base use the 12 pinned cable. Please make sure the yellow video cable is on the right side of the IR-CAM Module. Handle with care when plugging and unplugging. a) servo mounts outside...
- Page 11 You can find chosen ones on our homepage. Use those designs as a starting point. Not every FC has a servo output, so we decided to put one onto InEL IR-Cam for the best compatibility. When the FC has a servo output feel free to use it in combination with all INAV features.
- Page 12 Setup Hardware V1.2 1) Start defining the necessary length. Servo and IR-Cam should be in middle position and in parallel 2) Cut the spring so you can reach the defined length in combination with the end piece. 3) Insert the end piece by pressing and rotating until the desired length is reached Customize servo arm: 1) Measure the distance of the cam mounting hole to the servo mounting hole.
- Page 13 With “RESET ALL SETTINGS”, all parameters including the thermal profiles are set to default value. If settings are changed and should be saved „SAVE AND EXIT“ has to be used. To cancel unwanted changes, EXIT can be used. www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 14 Settings V1.2 Quick Setup (Overview) After mounting InEL IR-Cam into a frame follow these steps for a quick and easy setup. Steps can be skipped if the default values suit. To set the configuration permanently use “SAVE AND EXIT”. 1) Setup the FPV camera settings (FPV Cam Passthrough)
- Page 15 This channel is used to switch between thermal profiles RC “LEFT ADJ” CHANNEL: This channel is used to modify the value of left sided adjustable parameters RC “RIGHT ADJ” CHANNEL: This channel is used to modify the value of right sided adjustable parameters www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 16 4. view the thermal hotspot at the bottom center of the thermal image ◦ adjust Y scale Todo: pictures? ORIENTATION: When mounted upside down, the thermal image can be rotated TEMPERATURE UNIT: Change unit of the temperature values which are displayed in the OSD www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 17 When using ALL, servo is always unlocked and does not go to locked position automatically. When using Camera Control 1, 2, 3 servo is only unlocked if the chosen Camera Control is active or the drone is disarmed. www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 18 WILDLIFE: IR Position: Overlay • IR Color: hot yellow, cold red • Transparency: Fix, 80% • Temperature min: Auto, > 0°C • Temperature Threshold: Adj, “RC-RIGHT-ADJ”, 0-100% • Temperature max: Auto, < 50°C • Servo: Adj, “RC-LEFT-ADJ”, 0-100% • www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 19 Mode AUTO: sets temperature max to the highest temperature of the current thermal view SERVO: Mode AUTO: Adjust servo position between configured range. A FC must be connected to use the axis information to automatically adjust the servo tilt. This feature enables the possibility to spot in a defined angle while flying. www.inel-fpv.at...
- Page 20 You can connect your system to our online update tool. You can access it with your web browser (compatible with Chrome and Edge). When connected to a FC, select the used serial port and connect the FC via USB. Please make sure InEL IR-Cam is powered too. The update tool is available at: www.inel-fpv.at/updater...
- Page 21 Weight (Base + Module) 27.5 grams Compliance For more information on compliance, see: http s :// www.inel-fpv.at/downloads/compliance WEEE/ElektroG This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of as household waste under the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) and national laws. This product must be returned to a dedicated collection site.
- Page 22 It’s in bootloader mode. Powercycle or make firmware update 3) Check wiring to FC 4) If you see the thermal frame but a black image check wiring to the IR-Cam Module I have no thermal image. What can I do? 1) Check the Status-LED ◦...
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