Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual 2014.05 V1.
Warning & Disclaimer Do not modify or adjust the Z15-BMPCC. The Z15-BMPCC has been calibrated specifically for the designated Camera and Lens before it leaves the factory. Please mount only the designated camera and lens to the Z15-BMPCC. No adjusting or amending is allowed to the Z15-BMPCC. Do not modify or add any other component/ device (such as filters, lens hood, etc.) to the camera.
Product Proile The Z15-BMPCC is a sophisticated, technologically advanced, class leading gimbal designed specifically for aerial creativity. It has a built-in independent IMU module, special servo drive module, HDMI HD/AV module, and more. The Z15-BMPCC performs well in all modes, including Orientation-locked, Non orientation-locked and FPV (Reset). Product Proile Working Modes Orientation-locked Non orientation-locked FPV (Reset) Gimbal Direction Gimbal pans with aircraft nose.
In the Box Gimbal ×1 In the Box 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 CAN-Bus. The GCU will control the gimbal’s pan, roll and tilt movements. TILT GCU PAN MODE SHUT AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 Lens Retaining Ring ×1 Mounting the camera lens. Mounting Bracket ×4 Mounting the gimbal to landing gear.
Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Lens Retaining Ring Screw ×1 Attaching the lens retaining ring to the gimbal. Screw Package ×1 Mounting gimbal to aircraft (M2.5*8 cap head screw). In the Box 9-Pin Cable ×2 Connecting GCU to gimbal. 7-Pin Cable ×1 Connecting GCU to Lightbridge air system. 6-Pin Cable ×2 Connecting GCU to gimbal. Camera Record Control Cable ×1 Connecting gimbal HDMI/AV unit to camera. Servo Cable Package×1 Connecting GCU and receiver.
Contents Warning & Disclaimer 2 Legends 2 Product Proile 3 Gimbal Description 7 In the Box 4 Mount 8 Mounting Lens Retaining Ring into Gimbal 8 Mounting Camera into Gimbal 9 Mounting Gimbal to Landing Gear Camera Wiring/Record Control 9 11 Camera Wiring 11 Record Control 11 Video Signal Transmission 12 A.AV Wireless Video Transmission 12 B.DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission 13 C.
Gimbal Description Ensure nothing blocks servo drive modules during rotation to avoid motor damage. Clear obstacles or immediately cut power if blockage occurs. Servo drive module has two motor command input ports and one private encoder port. HDMI-HD/AV module converts HDMI to HD (or AV) using a cable connected to the camera HDMI port. It also transforms the TX signal into a record control signal with a record control cable. The camera record control cable is removable.
Mount step1: 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. Mount Camera Mount Hole Lens Retaining Ring Mount Hole 8 ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Mounting Camera into Gimbal Mounting Gimbal to Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S800 EVO. For mounting receiver S800 EVO Landing Gear Lens direction Aircraft nose direction ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 9 Mount step3: Mount camera into gimbal. step4: Adjust camera and tighten the top camera mounting screw. Tighten the bottom camera mounting screw and the lens retaining ring screw.
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. Tighten screws and use thread lock. Ensure the lens is pointing towards the aircraft nose. Make sure the top and bottom plates of the damping unit stay parallel when mounting.
Camera Wiring/Record Control Camera Wiring An HDMI-HD/AV module converts the video signal format and transforms a TX signal into a record control signal. Carry out the following procedures to connect the camera to the gimbal. Camera Record Control Cable step1: Connect gimbal HDMI-HD/AV module to camera “HDMI OUT” with the AV video power cable. step2: Connect camera record control cable to the camera’s LANC REMOTE CONTROL port.
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.
Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual B.DJI iOSD Mark II and AV Wireless Video Transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module Air Unit 14V ROLL TILT 52V GCU PAN MODE Video Signal Port G7 SHUT AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 module’s voltage and current requirements. ROLL TILT 52V GCU AV Video Power Cable PAN MakePower sure Yellow to connect the wireless video transmission module and iOSD MarkII to the GCU MODEprior to powering on. Video Signal Video Signal Port G7 SHUT AUX1 AUX2 GND AUX3 C.
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. step3: Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection. HD video power cable is included with BMPCC-HD gimbal.
GCU Wiring For WKM, connect to any spare CAN-Bus port of the flight control system via a CAN-Bus cable. For A2, connect to the port labeled CAN1, located on the A2 Controller unit or the CAN port located on any modules which are already connected to the CAN1 port via a CAN-Bus cable. A2/WKM Battery (4S~12S) USB Port PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades with an USB cable.
Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual GCU Ports Indication The following table shows the GCU channels and TX channels connection. TX Channels JR Futaba/Hitec GCU Channels AILE 1 ROLL Roll axis control (left/right). Velocity is zero if no input provided. ELEV 2 TILT Tilt axis control (front/back). Velocity is zero if no input provided. RUDD 4 PAN Pan axis control. Velocity is zero if no input provided. AUX2 7 MODE Working Mode switch. ---- SHUT Reserved channel.
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.
PC Assistant Tuning Installation and Usage 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. 4. Run Assistant. 5. Upgrade the firmware or configure parameters using Assistant as needed. The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP, Win7, and Win8 (32 or 64 bit).
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. 2. Click “Upgrade”. 3. Wait for the download to finish. 4. Click “Upgrade” again and then click “Confirm”. 5. Power cycle the gimbal (turn it off, then on again) after the upgrade is complete.
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 Pre -Flight Check ensure nothing is blocking its movement. All cables are connected correctly without any plugged in backwards or into the wrong ports.
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. step4: Adjust camera position on the roll axis of gimbal to level before powering on. step5: Power on the gimbal and wait for the self initialization test to complete. The roll, yaw and pitch axes will rotate quickly at the same time.
Appendix Attention For safety reasons, please pay serious attention to all of the following items: To avoid motor damage ensure nothing blocks the servo drive module’s total range of movement. Before powering on, spin the gimbal by hand through the complete rotational axes to ensure nothing is blocking the mechanical movement of the gimbal. Be sure to mount the side of servo drive module1 with ports facing towards the aircraft tail. The gimbal’s center of gravity balance has been preset.
Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual 14 Channels Receiver(Futaba) ROLL TILT GCU 3-Position Switch PAN 3-Position Switch MODE 3-Position Switch SHUT Transmitter 3-Position Switch 2-Position Switch 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） 2-Pilot Solution Two transmitters and two receivers are required. Transmitter A and receiver A are used on controlling gimbal.
Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Port Description GCU ROLL For roll axis control TILT For tilt axis control PAN For pan axis control MODE For Working Mode switch SHUT Reserved channel AUX1 For camera aperture control AUX2 For Gimbal orientation (down or forward) switch in FPV Mode S-Bus Receiver AUX3 For camera record control PPM Receiver G7 XT60 1. To wireless video transmission module, transmitting AV or HD signals 2.
Zenmuse Z15-BMPCC User Manual Trouble Shooting NO. What Why How to (1) The TX trims are too high. (2) The GCU and Flight Control System have been disconnected. (3) The gimbal mounting direction is not pointing towards the aircraft’s nose. (1) Adjust the TX trims. (2) Connect the GCU and Flight Control System. (3) Ensure the gimbal mounting direction is the same with aircraft’s nose. The gimbal keeps drifting after initialization. 2 The gimbal is abnormal after initializing.
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 Peripheral Supported Camera BMPCC Supported Lens Currently OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f/2.
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