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- Page 1 Zenmuse Z15-GH3 User Manual V1.02 2013.12.26 Revision www.dji.com ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Warning & Disclaimer
DJI and Zenmuse are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. -
Page 3: Product Profile
Product Profile Z15 is an excellent gimbal designed for The gimbal has built-in slip ring in the mechanical structure, preventing wire rod from winding up. 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 The Box
In the Box Gimbal ×1 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... - Page 5 For camera mount. Lens Retaining Ring Screw×1 For fixing the lens retaining ring to the gimbal. Screw×8 For mounting gimbal to aircraft (M2.5*8 Head-cup screw). Gimbal Video Power Cable×1 For GCU and Wireless Video Transmission Unit connecting, transmitting AV signal. Micro-USB ×1 Cable...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents WARNING & DISCLAIMER ....................2 PRODUCT PROFILE ......................3 IN THE BOX ........................4 CONTENTS ........................6 GIMBAL DESCRIPTION ....................7 CAMERA SETUP ......................8 MOUNT .......................... 9 CAMERA WIRING/SHUTTER CONTROL ................. 11 VIDEO SIGNAL TRANSMISSION ..................13 GCU WIRING ......................... 14 WORKING MODES/HDMI/AUX2 SWITCH SETUP ............ -
Page 7: Gimbal Description
Gimbal Description Notes: Ensure nothing blocks the servo driver module rotation, to avoid motor damage. Clear obstacle at once if the rotating gimbal is blocked. Tips: Servo driver module is with two motor command input ports and one encoder private port. ... -
Page 8: Camera Setup
Camera Setup Configure your camera by the following settings to meet the requirements of Z15. Please read the related content according to your camera. Panasonic GH3 Creative video Please set the Mode as MF/AFC/AFS/AFF Select: Select Select the Shutter-priority AE mode in the Menu and adjust the shutter speed to 200. ... -
Page 9: Mount
Mount Mount Lens Camera Camera Retaining Retaining Ring Ring Lens Lens step1: Mount the lens onto the camera first, and then put the retaining ring through lens until it is fixed. Mount Camera into Gimbal Camera Camera Mounting Screw Mounting Screw Lens Retaining Ring Screw Lens Retaining Ring Screw step2: Mount the camera into the gimbal. - Page 10 Mount Gimbal to Landing Gear Following diagram shows mounting gimbal to DJI Innovations S800 EVO. You may mount the gimbal to a landing gear prepared by yourself referring to the following diagram. Mounting Mounting Bracket Bracket Receiver Mount Receiver Mount Board Board Cable Clamp...
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Page 11: Camera Wiring/Shutter Control
Camera Wiring/Shutter Control Camera Wiring Connect the camera correctly, since the gimbal works with a HDMI-AV module for converting video signal format and transforming TX signal into shutter control signal. Ensure the camera is setup first, and then carry out the following procedures to connect the camera and gimbal. - Page 12 Position -1 Position Second shooting 2-Positon Switch Notes: Set the camera of Z15-GH3 to “Creative video”, the shutter can be used to record video. One toggle is for start/stop recording. Tips: The following diagram shows how the shutter control works.
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Page 13: Video Signal Transmission
Video Signal Transmission A wireless video transmission module is required for the video signal accessing remotely. Gimbal Video Power Cable Wireless Video Connect to the power source according to the Transmission Module module’s voltage and Power current requirements. Video Signal Port Air End Video Signal Disconnected... -
Page 14: Gcu Wiring
GCU Wiring GCU Wiring WKM/ ACE ONE/ USB Port RC Receiver ACE Waypoint PC connection for configuration and (Aircraft control) firmware upgrades with an USB cable. Any spare CAN port on DJI autopilot system Battery 2-Position Switch (4S~12S) 2-Position Switch 2-Position Switch AUX2 RC Receiver... - Page 15 GCU Ports Indication The following table shows the GCU channels and TX channels connection. TX Channels Indications Channels Futaba/Hitec AILE ROLL For roll axis control (left/right). Velocity is zero if disconnection. ELEV TILT For tilt axis control. Velocity is zero if disconnection. RUDD For pan axis control.
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Page 16: Working Modes/Hdmi/Aux2 Switch Setup
Working Modes/HDMI/AUX2 Switch Setup 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 17 AUX2 Switch Set The 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 switch Notes:...
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Page 18: Assistant Software Installation And Usage
Assistant Software Installation and Usage step1: Make sure the driver is installed correctly, which has been installed before you use WKM，ACE ONE or ACE WAYPOINT. step2: Please download the assistant software installer from DJI Innovations website. step3: Double click the assistant software installer file and follow the steps to finish installation. step4: Run the assistant software. - Page 19 Flight Test step1: Ensure the batteries are fully charged for transmitter, GCU and all the other devices on your aircraft. step2: Make sure all connections and wirings are in good condition. step3: Switch on the TX. step4: Make sure to adjust the Roll axis of gimbal to be level. step5: Power on the gimbal and wait for self-testing.
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Page 20: Appendix
Appendix Matters Needing Attention For safety reasons, please pay serious attention to all of the following items: Ensure nothing blocks the servo drive module’s total range of movement, to avoid motor damage. Before powering on, spin the gimbal by hand through the complete rotational axes to ensure nothing is blocking the mechanical movement of the gimbal. -
Page 21: 1-Pilot Solution
1-Pilot Solution 14-Channel 3-Position Switch 3-Position Switch 3-Position Switch 3-Position Switch 2-Position Switch 2-Position Switch 2-Position Switch RC Receiver (Futaba) Gimbal Control Aircraft Control AILE ELEV (THRO) RUDD GEAR (Collective Pitch) (Control Mode Switch) · This is the example connection. Prepare one 14-channel TX/RC receiver for aircraft and gimbal control. ·... -
Page 22: 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 23: Port Description
Port Description ROLL For roll axis control TITL For tilt axis control For pan axis control MODE For Working Mode switch SHUT For camera shutter control AUX1 For HDMI switch AUX2 For Gimbal orientation (down or forward) switch in FPV Mode S-Bus Receiver AUX3 PPM Receiver... -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting What How to (1) The TX trims are too much (1) Adjust the TX trims (2) The GCU and autopilot (2)Connect the GCU and flight The gimbal keeps drifting system is disconnected control system after initialization (3) The Z15 mounting direction (3)Ensure the Z15 mounting direction is disaccording to aircraft nose is the same with aircraft nose... - Page 25 Wireless video transmission supported Camera shutter control supported Wide range voltage input supported S-Bus/PPM Receiver supported Peripheral Supported Camera Panasonic GH3 Supported Lens Currently OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 GCU Input Power 4S~12S LiPo (Recommend 6S if with S800) Control Requirement Four spare receiver channels at least Assistant Software System Requirement...
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