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Zenmuse Z15-5D III (HD)
User Manual
V1.2
2014.12

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  • Page 1 Zenmuse Z15-5D III (HD) User Manual V1.2 2014.12...

  • Page 2: Warning & Disclaimer

    Please use the original camera battery, otherwise performance may be hindered and internal malfunctions or damage may occur. Only use the Z15-5D III (HD) gimbal with Flight Control Systems developed by DJI (such as the A2 or WooKong-M, and please upgrade to the latest firmware) for the greatest stability and precision. Please download the corresponding Assistant software and upgrade your Flight Control System’s Main Controller...

  • Page 3: Product Profile

    0°/s, and its endpoint is center position velocity maximum velocity. is 0°/s. Its endpoint is the maximum velocity. Command Linearity —— Note*: Attitude stability means that the gimbal’s ROLL/TILT will not follow the aircraft’s ROLL/PITCH movement. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: In The Box

    Cable Clamp ×1 For cable management. Camera Mount Screw ×2 A standard tripod mounting screw. Lens Retaining Ring Screw ×1 For attaching the lens retaining ring to the gimbal. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 For connecting the GCU and the wireless video transmission module, and transmitting the AV signal. iOSD Mark II Cable × 1 For connecting the GCU and the DJI iOSD MarkII. Micro-USB Cable × 1 For adjusting parameters and upgrading the firmware via a PC.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Camera Wiring and Shutter Control 360° Panoramic Photograph Function Auto-calibration Function Video Signal Transmission A. AV Wireless Video Transmission B. DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission C. DJI Lightbridge Air System GCU Wiring GCU Wiring GCU Ports...

  • Page 7: Gimbal Description

    To G9 port of GCU Roll ±25° Servo Driver Module 2 Servo Driver Module 3 Lens Retaining Ring Screw Gimbal LED Indicator HD/AV Switch Tilt HDMI-HD/AV Module - 120° ～ +15° Camera Mount Position HDMI Cable ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 8: Camera Setup

    The use of an SD card is preferred, as a CF card may affect the performance of the gimbal and lead to poor image quality. Mount Mounting the Lens Camera Lens Retaining Ring Lens 1. Mount the lens onto the camera as shown above. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Mounting The Camera

    Mounting the Gimbal to the Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S1000. You may also mount the gimbal onto different landing gear by referring to this diagram.

  • Page 10: Camera Wiring And Shutter Control

    2. Toggle the HD/AV Switch to the AV position if using a normal wireless video TX module. Toggle the HD/AV Switch to the HD position if using a DJI HD wireless video TX module. (See Page 7 for the location of the...

  • Page 11: 360° Panoramic Photograph Function

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual 3-Positon Switch Shutter Control The Z15-5D III (HD) gimbal can transform a transmitter command into a shutter control signal. Select a 2-position switch/channel to use for remote shutter control. For whichever 2-position switch you select, connect the correct receiver channel to the SHUT port. Toggling...

  • Page 12: Auto-Calibration Function

    Connect the wireless video transmission module to a power source, as the GCU cannot supply power. Make sure the power source provides a safe voltage for your own devices, according to the wireless video transmission module’s requirements. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Dji Iosd Mark Ii And Av Wireless Video Transmission

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual B. DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit 5D-HD ROLL TILT MODE Video Signal Port SHUT AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 1. Connect the iOSD Mark II cable to the GCU’s G7 port.

  • Page 14: Gcu Wiring

    3. Refer to the Lightbridge and A2 flight control system manuals to complete the connection. The HD video power cable is included with the Z15-5D III (HD) gimbal. To transmit gimbal and aircraft signals, connect the RC receiver to the DJI Lightbridge ground system when connecting the GCU.
  • Page 15 RC Receiver 1. The diagram on the previous page shows example connections. The aircraft signal will transmit through the DJI Lightbridge ground system. After connecting to the Lightbridge, it is not necessary to connect with the RC receiver. 2. Prepare 2 receivers, one for gimbal control, and the other for aircraft control. Refer to the 2-Pilots Solution for more detail.

  • Page 16: Gcu Ports

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual GCU Ports The following table shows the connections between the GCU channels and the relevant TX channels. TX Channels Indications Channels Futaba/Hitec AILE ROLL For roll axis control (left/right). Velocity is zero if disconnected.

  • Page 17: Aux1 Switch Settings

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual Orientation-locked Back to center FPV (Reset) MODE channel end-point 60%~90% Non orientation-locked MODE channel end-point 60%~90% The gimbal will work in Orientation-locked mode if the MODE channel is disconnected. FPV mode is the default startup mode when the MODE channel is connected.

  • Page 18: Aux3 Switch Settings

    1. Ensure the most recent drivers are installed correctly. This should have been done before using the A2 or WooKong-M software. 2. Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJI.com. 3. Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation.

  • Page 19: Upgrade

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual Upgrade You can view the latest firmware version information on this page. Upgrade the firmware by following the steps below: 1. Connect the gimbal to your computer with a Micro-USB cable, and wait until the blue indicator LED in the Assistant software is blinking.

  • Page 20: Pre-Flight Check

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual Pre-Flight Check Ensure the gimbal is properly installed and attached to the landing gear, and that the camera is mounted correctly and securely. Before powering on, spin the gimbal through its complete rotation by hand on each axis to ensure nothing is blocking its movement.

  • Page 21: Flight Test

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual Flight Test 1. Ensure the batteries are fully charged for your TX, GCU, and all of the other devices on your aircraft. 2. Make sure all connections and wiring are in good condition.

  • Page 22: Appendix

    3-Position Switch 5D -HD ROLL 3-Position Switch TILT 3-Position Switch 3-Position Switch MODE 2-Position Switch SHUT 3-Position Switch AUX1 AUX2 2-Position Switch AUX3 2-Position Switch Gimbal Control Gimbal Control Unit（GCU） Flight Control Flight Controller（DJI WooKong-M） ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: 2-Pilot Solution

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual 1. Prepare one 14-channel TX/RC receiver for the aircraft and gimbal control. Above is an example of the wiring configuration. 2. Setup the Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, and Rudder channels on your TX for aircraft roll, elevator, throttle, and rudder control.

  • Page 24: Port Descriptions

    For the video recording control ; PPM Receiver 1. Connect to the wireless video transmission module, for transmitting AV or HD signals 2. Connect to DJI Lightbridge, for transmitting HD, gimbal and aircraft control signals XT60 Connect to the battery (or to GIMBAL if DJI S1000 is used)

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual Troubleshooting The Problem The Cause What to Do (1) The TX trims are too high. (2) The GCU and Flight (1) Adjust the TX trims. Control System have (2) Connect the GCU and Flight The gimbal keeps drifting been disconnected.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Zenmuse Z15-5D III ( HD ) User Manual Specifications General Built-In Functions Three Working Modes HDMI-HD/AV module Orientation-locked control Wireless video transmission Non orientation-locked control supported FPV mode (Reset) Camera shutter control supported Built-in independent IMU Wide range voltage input supported...
  • Page 28 User manual is subject to change without prior notice. You may visit DJI offical website to obtain the latest version of user manual. http://www.dji.com/product/zenmuse-z15-5d-iii-hd/download © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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