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Caution 1. When not in use, store the pod in the package box. The recommended storage environment is a relative humidity less than 40% at a temperature of 20±5° C. If the lenses fog up. The water vapor will usually dissipate after turning on the device for a while.
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Catalog Introduction Synopsis Characteristics Overview Ports Definition Installation Configuration & Upgrading GCU Upgrading Gimbal Upgrading Real-time Video Playing Appendix 1 Specifications Appendix 2 MAVLink Configuration ArduPilot Appendix 3 MAVlink Communication Process Appendix 4 Wiring Diagram of Connecting to Open Source Autopilot...
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Z-2 User Manual Introduction Synopsis The Z-2Mini Intelligent 4K Full-Color Night Vision Dual-Sensor Micro Pod carries a 4K resolution camera empowered with the AI-ISP full-color night vision imaging engine, which can provide a good full-color night observation performance even in extremely low-light environments such as night time or confined spaces.
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Z-2 User Manual Overview 1. Thermal Camera 2. Fixed Camera 3. Damping Platform 4. MicroSD Card Slot Ports Definition 1.Micro HDMI Port 2. USB Port 3. Power Port 4. UART1 Port 5. S.BUS Port 6. UART2 Port 7. Network Port NANJING XIANFEI ROBOT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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Z-2 User Manual PIN 1 PIN n 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 PIN n PIN 1 Port Description Header Definition Micro HDMI For video output Micro HDMI Port USB Port Reserved...
Z-2 User Manual Port Description Header Definition UART1 Port For gimbal upgrading SM03B-SRSS-TB UART_Rx (0~3.3V) UART_Tx (0~3.3V) Power In Power in. Power Port Operating Voltage: SM05B-SRSS-TB 10~26.4VDC Installation Use 4 x M2 screws to fix the damping platform to the carrier and reserve enough space for damping.
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Z-2 User Manual Configuration & Upgrading Ensure the gimbal and the GCU have both been upgraded to the latest firmware before use. Otherwise, usage may be affected. Ensure the diver of the config module is installed on the computer before configuration or upgrading. Before configuration, the computer should be set to a static IP address, which is in the same network segment with the GCU (without IP address conflicts).
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Z-2 User Manual 3. Click the "Search Device" button and wait for the host computer search to complete. 4. After the search is complete, click "Connect" and wait for the connection to confirm that the connection is successful. 5. After the connection is successful, click "Upgrade" and the device will start upgrading.
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Z-2 User Manual Gimbal Upgrading Ensure the driver of the Config Module is installed on the computer before upgrading. 1. Connect the upgrading port and the computer with the J1.0 Config Module. Power up the pod. GimbalConfig 2. Run software. Select the COM port corresponding to the Config Module.
Z-2 User Manual Appendix 1 Specifications General Product Name Z-2 Mini Dimensions 59 x 48.4 x 85.7mm Weight 110g Operating Voltage 10 ~ 26.4VDC Power 6.5W (AVG) / 20W (Stall) Mounting Downward / Upward Gimbal Gimbal Type 3-axis Nonorthogonal Mechanical Stabilization Angular Accuracy ±0.01°...
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Z-2 User Manual Thermal Camera Thermal Sensor Uncooled VOx Microbolometer Actual Focal Length: 10.0mm (Equivalent focal length: 112.7mm) Aperture: f/1.0 Lens HFOV: 17.5° VFOV: 13.2° DFOV: 21.8° Resolution 256(H) x 192(V) Pixel Size 12μm(H) x 12μm(V) Spectral Band 8~14μm Sensitivity (NETD) <50mk@25℃...
Z-2 User Manual [1] Reference dimension of person: 1.8x0.5m. Critical dimension under Johnson criteria is 0.75m [2] Reference dimension of light vehicle: 4.2x1.8m. Critical dimension under Johnson criteria is 2.3m [3] Reference dimension of large vehicle: 6.0x4.0m. Critical dimension under Johnson criteria is 4.9m Appendix 2 MAVLink Configuration ArduPilot...
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Z-2 User Manual The MNT1_TYPE is recommended as 6. The MNT1_ROLL_MAX, MNT1_ ROLL_MIN, MNT1_PITCH_MAX, MNT1_PITCH_MIN, MNT1_YAW_MAX and MNT1_YAW_MIN will be configured automatically depend on data from the GCU. The angle limit should be set manual while the MNT1_ TYPE is 4. The RC1~RC3 are just examples, which can be defined according to actual situation.
Z-2 User Manual Appendix 3 MAVlink Communication Process After receiving HeartBeat from the flight controller, and identifying SYSID and COMPID of the flight controller, GCU will operate as below: MAVLINK_MSG_ID_HEARTBEAT 0 1. GCU actively sends package at a frequency of 2Hz. 2.
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