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- Page 1 ZENMUSE H3-3D Gimbal User Manual V1.00 2014.03.20 www.dji.com ©2014 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Warning & Disclaimer
Ensure the camera is mounted to the gimbal before powering the aircraft. H3-3D gimbal is finely calibrated according to the specified camera model and lens before the delivery. User does not need to perform extra calibration. Do not attempt to modify the gimbal or mount extra component/device (such as filter, lens hood, etc.) to the camera;... -
Page 3: In The Box
In The Box Gimbal×1 Built-in servos and stand-alone IMU provide yaw, roll and tilt stabilization. Integrated bottom damping plate minimizes installation time. Damping Unit×1 The upper plate of the damping unit connects the gimbal with the Phantom 2. Pre-installed vibration absorbers greatly reduce the vibrations. - Page 4 Camera mounting bracket. Accessory Pack – Spare Screws ×1 M2.5x6.3：Mounting camera to gimbal. M2.5x5：Secure gimbal to damping unit. M3x8：Securing gimbal to aircraft. Accessory Pack – Gimbal Video signal Cable ×1 For the gimbal controller unit and your wireless video transmission module connection, transmitting the video signal.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Content WARNING & DISCLAIMER ....................2 PROFILE .......................... 2 IN THE BOX ........................3 TABLE OF CONTENT ......................5 1 INSTALLATION ......................6 1.1 G ....................... 6 IMBAL ESCRIPTION 1.2 I H3-3D 2 ..................7 NSTALL HANTOM 1.3 C ..................... -
Page 6: Installation
1 Installation 1.1 Gimbal Description Notes: Ensure the gimbal servos are unobstructed, failure to do so may damage the servo. Clear the obstacles at once if the operating gimbal is being blocked. Always mount camera before powering on the gimbal. 1.1.1 Rear View Yaw servo driver module Upper plate of damping unit... -
Page 7: Install H3-3D To Phantom 2
1.2 Install H3-3D to Phantom 2 Follow the below instructions to install the H3-3D gimbal to Phantom 2. Insert one securing pins through the assigned holes then another diagonally opposite. Attach and secure the upper plate to the Phantom 2 with four M2.5x5 screws. -
Page 8: Camera Installation
Plug 8-Pin cable into the 8-Pin port on the gimbal. Caution: Aircraft and accessories are not included with gimbal. Camera must be aligned with the nose of the aircraft. Gimbal is calibrated before delivery. Do not attempt to adjust or calibrate it yourself. Do not attempt to remove screws in the gimbal, which may result in reduced performance or even damages. - Page 9 Insert one securing pine through the assigned hole on the damping unit upper plate then another diagonally opposite. Attach the damping unit upper plate to the Phantom 2 with four M2.5x5 Press camera connector firmly onto the mounting dock connector highlighted in red. Secure the mounting bracket using two M2.6x6.3 screws..
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Page 10: Final Checks
1.4 Final Checks Ensure the installed damping unit is aligned parallel with the Phantom 2. 2 GCU Connection Port Description 3S~6S Connect to battery for GCU or gimbal power Connect to G8 pin port on the gimbal for signal transmission Connect to PC to upgrade firmware using Assistant Software Connect to flight control system Connect to wireless video downlink module... -
Page 11: Connect Gcu And Flight Control System
2.1 Connect GCU and Flight Control System Notes: Skip this chapter if you purchase the Phantom 2 version of H3-3D gimbal, as it does not come with GCU. GCU must be connected to the flight control system before it is powered on. - Page 12 Step 3. Connect the GCU to flight control system. And then connect the 8-Pin cable of gimbal to the G8 port on the GCU. NAZA-M V2 NAZA-M GCU and flight Connect the GCU to the Connect the GCU to the Connect to the CAN control System spare CAN-Bus port on...
- Page 13 2.2 GCU and Flight Control System Connection positive pole(+) Battery (3S~6S) negative pole(-) Note: The GCU can be connected to any CAN ports on the PMU or to the CAN port on the GPS.(Any spare CAN port on the WKM system.) To Battery Note: The PMU and GCU can both connect to...
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Page 14: Video Connection
2.2 Video Connection. Wireless video transmission transfers video signal from the on-board camera to the GCU via the gimbal video signal cable. Follow the figure below to complete the connection. Gimbal Video Signal Cable Wireless Video Transmission Module Power External power Air System Video Signal Leave as-is... -
Page 15: Configuration
3 Configuration 3.1 Driver and Assistant Software Installation Notes: The content of this chapter does not apply to the Phantom 2 version of the gimbal. Refer to Phantom 2 Assistant Software on the DJI website instead. Ensure the drivers for the flight control system are properly installed. Download the Assistant Software from DJI official website. -
Page 16: Firmware & Software Upgrade
Fig.1 Tilt Upwards Fig.2 Tilt Downwards 3.4 Firmware & Software Upgrade 3.4.1 Firmware Upgrade Follow the below procedures to upgrade the firmware upgrade, failure to do so might damage the gimbal: Ensure your computer has access to the internet. Close all the other applications (anti-virus application or firewall) before upgrading the firmware. Make sure the power supply is securely connected. -
Page 17: Test Fly
4 Test Fly 4.1 Check List Before Flight For safety reasons, check of the following items before each flight: Gimbal is firmly installed to aircraft, and camera mounted correctly. Make sure the camera is aligned parallel with nose direction of the aircraft. All cables are firmly and correctly connected. -
Page 18: Appendix
Place the aircraft on flat surface during the test. When conducting the test while you are holding the aircraft by hands, bear in minds not to tilt the aircraft beyond 35° Do not land the aircraft with powered-on gimbal on uneven terrain (such as grass lawn or rocky roads), in which environment there may have external forces act on the gimbal otherwise the gimbal may enter hibernation due to external forces. - Page 19 ©2014 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 20: Specifications
High precision brushless servo control Aluminum alloy body Built-in IMU module Lightweight A2, WKM, NAZA-M, NAZA-M V2 ,PHANTOM 2 supported GoPro3 and GoPro3 supported Zenmuse technology Peripheral Supported Camera GoPro3, GoPro3 (black or silver version) GCU Input Power 3S~6S LiPo (12V~26V) Assistant Software System Requirement Windows XP SP3;...
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