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Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC
User Manual
V1.0
2014.05

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  • Page 1 Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual V1.0 2014.05...
  • Page 2: Warning & Disclaimer

    This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI.
  • Page 3: Product Proile

    0°/s. command moves the TILT Its endpoint moves to rotation velocity of the gimbal. the maximum velocity. Command Linearity ——— Note*: Attitude stability means that gimbal’s ROLL/TILT will not follow the aircraft’s ROLL/PITCH movement. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4: In The Box

    In the Box Gimbal ×1 The gimbal includes built-in Z15-BMPCC DJI servo drive modules and an independent IMU module and HDMI - HD/ AV module. Gimbal Control Unit (GCU) ×1 ROLL Connect the GCU to the Flight Control System using the TILT CAN-Bus.
  • Page 5 AV Video Power Cable ×1 Connection between GCU and Wireless Video Transmission Module transmitting the AV signal. iOSD Mark II Cable ×1 Connecting GCU and DJI iOSD MarkII. Micro-USB Cable ×1 Adjusting parameters and upgrading firmware via a PC. CAN-Bus Cable ×1 CAN-Bus –...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Camera Wiring/Record Control Camera Wiring Record Control 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 Ports Indication Working Modes/AUX1/AUX2 Switch Settings Working Mode Switch Settings...
  • Page 7: Gimbal Description

    Servo Drive Module 3 Lens Retaining Ring Mount Hole Camera Mount Position IMU Module Roll Camera Mount ±± 40° Holes Servo Drive Module 2 Camera LED Indicator AV/HD Switch Camera Record HDMI-AV/HD Module Control Cable ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8: Mount

    Mount the lens onto the camera. Mounting Lens Retaining Ring into Gimbal step2: Mount the Lens Retaining Ring into the Gimbal as shown in the diagram. Camera Mount Hole Lens Retaining Ring Mount Hole ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9: Mounting Camera Into Gimbal

    Adjust camera and tighten the top camera mounting screw. Tighten the bottom camera mounting screw and the lens retaining ring screw. Mounting Gimbal to Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S800 EVO. For mounting receiver S800 EVO Landing Gear...
  • Page 10 Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S1000. You may also mount it to different landing gear by referring to the diagram. For mounting receiver S1000 Landing Gear Lens direction Aircraft nose direction step5: Install gimbal on landing gear with mounting brackets.
  • Page 11: Camera Wiring/Record Control

    Connect camera record control cable to the camera’s LANC REMOTE CONTROL port. step3: Toggle the HD/AV Switch to the AV position if using a normal wireless video transmitter module. Toggle the HD/AV Switch to the HD position if using a DJI HD wireless video transmitter module.
  • Page 12: Video Signal Transmission

    Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Wireless Video Transmission Module When the AUX3 port is connected to a PPM channel, it is used as a PPM channel input. Air Unit The following diagram shows how the record control works. If the record control works abnormally, check each step.
  • Page 13: B.dji Iosd Mark Ii And Av Wireless Video Transmission

    Make sure to connect the wireless video transmission module and iOSD MarkII to the GCU prior to Power Yellow MODE Video Signal Port powering on. SHUT Video Signal AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 C.DJI Lightbridge Air System This example is based on a DJI Zenmuse-BMPCC gimbal and A2 flight control system. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14: Av Video Power

    Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual step1: Connect Gimbal Port on air system to G7 port on DJI HD gimbal with supplied Gimbal cable (DJI HD gimbal). step2: Connect DBUS port on air system to DBUS port (X2 port) on flight control system. Toggle the HD/AV switch to the HD position.
  • Page 15: Gcu Wiring

    The GCU module is NOT water-proof or oil-proof. RC Receiver These are example connections. The signal of The aircraft will transmit through the DJI Lightbridge ground system. After connecting to the DJI Lightbridge, then it is not necessary to connect with the RC receiver.
  • Page 16: Gcu Ports Indication

    Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual GCU Ports Indication The following table shows the GCU channels and TX channels connection. TX Channels Indications Channels Futaba/Hitec AILE ROLL Roll axis control (left/right). Velocity is zero if no input provided. ELEV TILT Tilt axis control (front/back). Velocity is zero if no input provided.
  • Page 17: Aux1 Switch Settings

    Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Orientation-locked MODE channel end-point 60%~90% FPV (Reset) back to center Non orientation-locked MODE channel end-point 60%~90% The gimbal will work in Orientation-locked mode, if not connected to MODE channel. FPV mode is default. The Working Mode from the previous power cycle will be retained if the cable between MODE and RC receiver is disconnected during operation.
  • Page 18: Pc Assistant Tuning

    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-BMPCC 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-BMPCC User Manual Pre -Flight Check Check Before Each Flight Gimbal is properly installed and attached to landing gear and the camera is mounted correctly and securely. Before powering on, spin the gimbal by hand through the complete rotational axes to ensure nothing is blocking its movement.
  • Page 21: Flight Test

    Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Flight Test step1: Ensure batteries are fully charged for your TX, GCU and all the other devices on your aircraft. step2: Make sure all connections and wiring are in good condition. step3: Switch on the TX.
  • Page 22: Appendix

    Choose one 3-position switch/channel as the gimbal’s Working Modes switch (MODE). Choose one 2-position switch/channel as the camera record control switch (AUX3). Choose one 3-position switch/channel as the camera aperture control switch (AUX1). Connect the receiver to GCU and Flight Control System MC correctly. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23: 2-Pilot Solution

    Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual 14 Channels Receiver(Futaba) Transmitter 3-Position Switch ROLL 3-Position Switch TILT 3-Position Switch 3-Position Switch MODE 2-Position Switch SHUT AUX1 3-Position Switch AUX2 2-Position Switch AUX3 2-Position Switch Gimbal Control Gimbal Control Unit(GCU) Flight Control Flight Controller(DJI WooKong-M)...
  • Page 24: Port Description

    LED is blinking green. HD mode, without camera HDMI video input Green LED is solid on. HD mode, DJI Lightbridge App video source has been set to “HDMI/AV” Yellow LED is solid on. AV mode, HDMI-HD/AV module transmits normally LED is blinking yellow.
  • Page 25: Trouble Shooting

    The gimbal’s green or yellow (2) The camera is power off. (2) Power on the camera. LED is solid on but no video (3) HD mode, DJI Lightbridge APP (3) Change the DJI Lightbridge App displayed. video source has been set to video source to "HD Gimbal".
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Specifications General Built-In Functions Three Modes HDMI-HD/AV module Orientation-locked Wireless video transmission module Non orientation-locked support FPV mode (Reset) Camera record control support Built-in independent IMU module Wide range voltage input support DJI-designed servo drives S-Bus/PPM Receiver support...
  • 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-bmpcc/download © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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