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- Page 1 Zenmuse Z15 User Manual V2.0 2013.03.27 Revision www.dji-innovations.com ©2012 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Warning & Disclaimer
No adjusting or amending is allowed to Z15. Z15 is specialized for Camera and Lens before it leaves the factory. Please mount your camera to Z15 when get it. No adjusting or amending is allowed to Z15. Do not modify or add any other component/device (such as filter, lens hood, etc.) to the camera;... -
Page 3: Product Profile
It also has built-in independent IMU module, special servos drive module, HDMI- AV module, etc. Excellent job can be done by Z15 in any working mode, including Orientation-locked control, Non orientation-locked control and FPV Mode (Reset). -
Page 4: In Box
In the mechanical structure, the gimbal has built-in slip rings, preventing wire rod from winding up, which also enables free rotations for the 3 axes rotating rods. The gimbal has built-in Z15 gimbal special servos drive module, independent IMU module and HDMI－AV module. - Page 5 For adjusting parameter and upgrading firmware via CAN-Bus Cable×1 Use CAN-Bus to power and communicate with the autopilot system. Spare Package×1 Damping units, Spare Screw, and Mounting Bracket. Note: there are different between Z15-N and Z15-G. ©2012 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents WARNING & DISCLAIMER ....................2 PRODUCT PROFILE ......................3 IN BOX ..........................4 CONTENTS ........................6 MATTERS NEED ATTENTION .................... 7 GIMBAL DESCRIPTION ....................8 CAMERA SETUP ......................10 MOUNT ........................12 CAMERA WIRING/SHUTTER CONTROL ................. 15 VIDEO SIGNAL TRANSMISSION ..................17 GIMBAL CONTROLLER WIRING .................. -
Page 7: Matters Need Attention
Matters Need Attention For safety reasons, please pay serious attention to all following items: Ensure nothing blocks the servo driver module rotation, to avoid motor damage. Camera’s HDMI resolution should be set to 1080i. Ensure to mount the side of servo driver module1 without ports to the aircraft nose direction. -
Page 8: Gimbal Description
HDMI port; also transforms TX signal into shutter control signal with a shutter control module. (Z15-N)Shutter control module is for camera shutter control using an infrared signal emission head. Please read the related content according to your product (Z15-N or Z15-G). - Page 9 Z15-G ±360° continuous rotation Mounting Bracket Motor Command Input Port Servo Driver Module 1 (To GCU G6) Damping Unit Port of 8-Pin Cable (To GCU G8) Servo Driver Module 3 HDMI-AV Port Servo Driver Module 2 Cameral Mount Position Hot Shoe Roll Camera Mount Screw-hole...
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Page 10: Camera Setup
Camera Setup Configure your camera by following the settings, meeting the requirements of Z15. Please read the related content according to your product (Z15-N or Z15-G). Sony NEX-5N /7 /5R Menu Shot Mode Camera Image Size Brightness/ Playback Setup Color... - Page 11 Tips: In the Menu settings, the mandatory values are in red italic font while recommended values in blue. Notices： Flashing image output may occur if not follow the recommended settings. ©2012 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 12: Mount
Mount Mount Lens(Z15-N)/ Mount Hot Shoe(Z15-G) Please read the related content according to your product (Z15-N or Z15-G). For Z15-N, please read Mount Lens, otherwise read Mount Hot Shoe for Z15-G. Mount Lens (Z15-N) Step1 Step2 Step3 Screw L-Connector Jackscrew... - Page 13 Mount Camera into Gimbal Please read the related content according to your product (Z15-N or Z15-G). Z15-N Retaining Ring Screw Jackscrews and Other Screws Camera Mounting Screw Step4: Mount the camera into the gimbal and tighten the camera mounting screw.
- Page 14 Mount Gimbal to Bi-pod Following diagram shows mounting gimbal to DJI Innovations S800 bi-pod. You may mount the gimbal to a bi-pod prepared by you referring to the following diagram. Screws Mounting Bracket Parallel Camera Gimbal Lens DJI S800 Bi-pod Step7: Install gimbal to a bi-pod with mounting bracket;...
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Page 15: Camera Wiring/Shutter Control
Connect the gimbal HDMI-AV module to camera HDMI port with a HDMI-AV connection cable. Step2: For Z15-N, make sure the infrared signal emission unit is aligned to the remote sensor. For Z15-G, connect the camera shutter control cable to the camera. - Page 16 For Z15-N, set the Drive Mode as Remote Cdr. in Camera Menu, and make sure the shutter control module is correctly mounted and wired. For Z15-G, make sure camera shutter control cable is correctly wired.
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Page 17: Video Signal Transmission
Wireless Video Transmission Unit to GCU first, then power on. Set HDMI Resolution as 1080i for Z15-N; set the REC MODE as AVCHD (1080i) using Z15-G; otherwise the wireless video transmission module will work abnormally. The standard gimbal video power cable is recommended. -
Page 18: Gimbal Controller Wiring
· Choose one 2- position switch/channel As camera shutter control switch(SHUT), one for HDMI switch(AUX1), one for camera lens orientation switch in Reset Mode (AUX2), and also one for Z15-N video control switch(AUX3). · Please refer to WKM/ACE ONE/ACE Waypoint User Manual for aircraft control setting. - Page 19 When AUX3 is connected to a 2-position switch channel, it is 2-position switch channel AUX3 used for Z15-N video recording control. Or PPM channel If PPM receiver is used, it should be connected to AUX3 port. Following table shows the corresponding relationship between the GCU and the S-Bus/PPM channels.
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Page 20: Working Modes/Hdmi/Aux2/Aux3 Switch Setup
Working Modes/HDMI/AUX2/AUX3 Switch Setup Gimbal Working Mode Switch Set Whichever 3-position switch selected as working mode switch, wire the right channel of receiver to MODE port. At each switch position, use end-point fine tuning, set the channel AUX2(JR) /7(Futaba/Hitec) for the three Working modes. - Page 21 AUX2 Switch Set Z15 supports to control the camera lens down or forward in Reset Mode. Please wire the right channel of receiver to AUX2 port. You may assign: Position-1 to DOWN; Position-2 to FORWARD; or reverse the assignment. 2-position...
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Page 22: Assistant
STEP3: Double click ZenmuseInstaller.exe file and follow the steps to finish installation. STEP4: Run DJI Zenmuse Assistant. Connect GCU and PC via USB cable, power on GCU. · Tools: Upgrade. For upgrading the gimbal firmware · Language: 中文or English ·... - Page 23 Firmware Upgrade Please strictly follow the operation procedures for firmware upgrade, otherwise Z15 might not work properly: Step1: Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. Step2: Please close all the other applications during firmware upgrade, including anti-virus software and firewall.
- Page 24 Basic Make sure your setups according to Basic. ROLL/PAN/ TILT: Push the joystick on TX to obtain the stick direction and the gimbal rotation direction. If you use the DJI iOSD, you may obtain the gimbal attitude information (PAN/ TILT/ ROLL) on the bottom right corner of the display screen.
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Page 25: Test
Test Check Before Flight Notices: Gimbal is installed firmly to bi-pod, and camera mounted correctly and stably. All cables are in correct connection, without anyone in backwards. Gimbal video power cable is in good soldered condition if wireless video transmission module used. ... - Page 26 Notices: If the gimbal is abnormal (unlike the diagram shows) after initializing, please turn to Trouble Shooting in Appendix. ©2012 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 27: Appendix
Choose three 3-position switches for ROLL, TILT, and PAN rotation control. Switch center position is 0 velocity and end positions are maximum velocity. · Choose one 3-position switch/channel as Z15 Working Modes switch (MODE). · Choose one 2-position switch/channel as camera shutter control switch (SHUT), and one as HDMI switch (AUX1). -
Page 28: 2-Pilot Solution
2-Pilot Solution 2-Position Switch Gimbal Control 2-Position Switch 2-Position Switch AUX2 RC Receiver RUDD (JR) ELEV AILE 8-Channel 8-Channel RC Receiver (Futaba / Hitec) 2-Position Switch 2-Position Switch 2-Position Switch Aircraft Control S-Bus S-Bus Receiver (Futaba) PPM Receiver AUX2 RC Receiver RUDD ELEV (JR) -
Page 29: Port Description
For HDMI switch AUX2 For Gimbal orientation (down or forward) switch in FPV Mode S-Bus Receiver AUX3 For Z15-N video recording control PPM Receiver To wireless video transmission unit, transmitting AV signal XT60 To battery (To GIMBAL if DJI Innovations... -
Page 30: Gimbal Led Indicator
Gimbal LED Indicator Description LED Indicator Camera and gimbal connected Camera and gimbal disconnected Gimbal Label Description Camera Type _ Lens Type For example NEX5N_16 Camera Type Lens Type SONY NEX-5N E 16mm f/2.8(SEL16F28) ©2012 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 31: Trouble Shooting
(2)GCU and autopilot system (2)Connect GCU and autopilot Gimbal keeps drifting is disconnected system after initialization (3)Z15 mounting direction is (3)Ensure Z15 mounting direction disaccording to aircraft nose is the same with aircraft nose The gimbal is abnormal Abnormal calibration... -
Page 32: Specifications
HDMI- AV module Wireless video transmission support Camera shutter control support Z15-N video recording control support Wide range voltage input support S-Bus/PPM Receiver support Peripheral Supported Camera SONY NEX-5N ... - Page 33 Z15-G: 142mm ×76mm GCU BEC Output 10A@12V GCU Wireless Video Transmission Power 1A @12V GCU Weight GCU Dimensions 64.2 mm ×34.1mm ×19.5mm Working Performance Load Weight (Reference Value) 336g(@Sony NEX-5N with Lens and Battery) 417g(@Sony NEX-7 with Lens and...
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