User manual
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White
Blue
Brown
Black
Black
Yellow
Video
Black
Red
Flight battery
ModePitchHeading
Receiver
Video Output Cable
5V
Video
Control
Video
GND
OPERATION
Modes
The gimbal features different modes. Pitch and heading are controllable via receiver.
Mode Meaning
Heading
follow
Pitch controlled via receiver.
Camera pitch and roll angles remain
constant; heading follows nose.
3
2
1
1 Pitch, 2 Roll, 3 Heading
Heading and
pitch follow
Roll remains constant.
Heading follows nose position.
Pitch follows elevation of aircraft.
Heading lock
Heading and pitch controllable via
receiver. Heading, pitch and roll are
locked at one position.
Initialization
The gimbal is or needs to be initialized in the following situations:
> when powering it on for the rst time.
> when powering it on and pitch or roll angle is not parallel to horizon line.
> when in heading lock mode and heading angle does not lock (unstable).
Initialize the gimbal after mounting it to the NoxaX 350 as follows:
1. Keep the gimbal motionless.
2. Establish power supply.
3. Do not move the gimbal and it initializes automatically.
4. Upon completion, pitch and roll angles are parallel to the horizon line and heading follow
mode is activated.
CLEANING AND CARE
> The product does not require any maintenance, do not disassemble it. Maintenance or
repairs may be carried out by a professional only.
> Before cleaning, always disconnect it from the power supply.
> Clean the exterior of the product using a clean, soft, dry cloth only. You can easily remove
dust using a clean, soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
> Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions as these may damage the
housing causing discoloration and/or malfunction.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
PC
AdaptermicroUSB cable
Upgrade the gimbal rmware as follows:
1. Download the rmware upgrade tool from www.rclogger.com. Follow the instructions given
in the tool.
2. Download the latest rmware from www.rclogger.com.
3. Connect the gimbal to your computer as shown in the above image. Make sure to use the
supplied USB adapter.
4. Refer to the instructions given in the rmware upgrade tool to upgrade the gimbal to the
latest rmware version.
DISPOSAL
In order to preserve, protect and improve the quality of environment, protect human
health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally, the user should return
unserviceable product to relevant facilities in accordance with statutory regulations.
The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the product needs to be disposed separately
and not as municipal waste.
Consequently you comply with your legal obligations and contribute to environmental protection!
PRODUCT SUPPORT
Visit http://www.rclogger.com/support or call +852 2559 2662 for product support. Additionally
visit our Online Ticket System at http://support.rclogger.com for any RC Logger inquiry.
TECHNICAL DATA
Update the NovaX 350 firmware to at least version FW v1.5
in order for you to be able to use the manual and automated
calibration features of the gimbal.
Item Min. Standard Max. Remarks
Operating voltage 7 V 8.4 V 17 V
Static Attitude Tracking
Accuracy
0.01 0.02 0.05 Gimbal in static mode
Motion Attitude Tracking
Accuracy
0.1 0.2 0.5 Motor overload <2G
Overload Current
Protection
800 mA
Pitch Angle -90° (Down) 0° (Horiz.) +45° (Up)
Roll Angle -45° 0° (Horiz.) +45°
Heading Angle -120° +135°
Pitch Following Rate 2°/sec 25°/sec
Heading Following Rate 3°/sec 75°/sec
Weight 162 g Without camera