Zenmuse Z15-5D User Manual V1.02 December 26, 2013 Version www.dji.com ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
Warning & Disclaimer No further adjustment or changes are permitted to the Z15. The Z15 is specifically adjusted to support the Camera and Lens before leaving the factory. Please mount your camera directly to the Z15 when installing as no further adjustment or changes are necessary or permitted. Do not modify or add any other component/device (such as a filter, lens hood, etc.
Product Profile Z15 is an excellent gimbal designed for Aerial Photography. It has built-in slip rings within the mechanical structure, preventing the wire rod from entangling. The gimbal has an integrated independent IMU module, a special servos drive module, etc., which are dedicated to provide excellent performance in any working modes, including Orientation-locked control, Non orientation-locked control and FPV Mode (Reset).
In Box Gimbal & Gimbal Controller Unit (GCU) Gimbal × 1 The Z15 gimbal has built-in slip rings within the mechanical structure, which work to prevent the wire rod from entangling and enables rotational freedom for the 3 axes rotating rods. The gimbal has special built-in Z15 gimbal servo drive modules and independent IMU module. Gimbal Controller Unit (GCU) × 1 Connect the gimbal controller unit to the flight control system with a 5D CAN–Bus cable.
Camera Mount Screw × 1 For the camera mount. Lens Retaining Ring Screw × 1 For fixing the lens retaining ring to the gimbal. Screws and Cables Package Screws Package For mounting the gimbal to the aircraft (M2.5*8 Head-cup screw). 8-pin Cable Connect the GCU and Gimbal use the 8-pin cable. Gimbal Video Signal Cable × 1 For connecting the GCU and Wireless Video Transmission Unit, transmitting the AV signal.
Contents WARNING & DISCLAIMER ...............................................................................................2 PRODUCT PROFILE ..........................................................................................................3 IN BOX ............................................................................................................................4 CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................
The Gimbal Description Notes: Make sure nothing blocks the servo driver module rotation to avoid motor damage. Clear the obstacles at once if the rotating gimbal is blocked. No mechanical and electrical adjustment or change is permitted. Tips: Each servo driver module has two G8 ports, which are used to transmit servo and video signals.
Z15-5D MARK III PAN 360° continuous rotation 8-pin Port To the G8 port of GCU 8-pin Cable Connect the GCU and Gimbal The Mounting Board for Receiver Servo Driver Module 1 Cable Clamp Damping Unit ROLL ±25° Servo Driver Module 3 TILT -120°~+15° Servo Driver Module 2 Gimbal status Indicator Lens Retaining Ring's Screw IMU Module Lens Mount Position Video Transmission Cable To the A/V OUT/DIGITAL port of 5D Mark III ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
The Camera Setup Configure your camera by the following settings to meet the requirements of Z15 and make sure to read the related content according to your camera. Canon 5D Mark II Mode Dial Live View Turn the Mode Dial to set the shooting mode to Shutter-priority AE (Tv) or Manual exposure (M). Press down the Live View/shooting/Print/Share ( Press the AF.DRIVE button, select the drive mode as ) button. (10-sec.self-timer/Remote control) or (2-sec.self-timer/Remote control).
exposure, please adjust the aperture properly and set the ISO speed to A (Auto). Tips: In the Menu settings, the values in red italic font are strongly recommended. Failure to follow the recommended settings may results in shakey or poor footage/image quality. The use of an SD card is preferred, as a CF card may effect the balance performance of the gimbal and lead to shakey or poor footage/image quality. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
The Mounting Mounting the Lens Lens Lens Retaining Ring Camera Step 1: Mount the lens on the retaining ring first, before mounting the lens to the camera. Mounting the Camera onto the Gimbal Lens Retaining Ring Screw Camera Mounting Screw Step2: Mount the camera into the gimbal. Tighten the Camera Mounting Screw first then tighten the Lens Retaining Ring Screw. Note: Take care when pushing the lens into the lens mount position; too much force may damage the lens.
Ai rcr aft No se Mounting brackets and screws Landing Gear No se Camera and Gimbal Gi mb al X Y Z Step3: Attach the gimbal to the landing gear then tighten the thread locking screws. Notes: Ensure that the correct side of the servo driver module 1 faces the direction of the aircraft tail. Make sure the top and bottom plates of the dampening unit remain parallel when mounting in order to prevent the damping unit from being stretched or distorted.
The Camera Wiring/Shutter Control The Camera Wiring Z15-5D gimbal can transfer the signal from transmitter to infrared signal for shutter control, please make sure you connect the camera with the Z15-5D gimbal correctly and the camera settings are correct. Step1: Connect the video transmission cable to the correct port on the camera. Z15-5D MARK II: To the A/V OUT port of 5D MARK II. Z15-5D MARK III: To the A/V OUT/DIGITAL port of 5D MARK III. Note: Make sure to press the AF.
The Video Signal Transmission A wireless video transmission module is required for the video signal to access remotely. Connect to a battery to supply power for the wireless video transmission module + Gimbal Video Signal Cable Wireless Video Transmission Module Power Air End Video Signal Port Video Signal Disconnected GND Video Signal(Yellow:AV) GND(Black: ) Step1: Solder the Power/Video Signal/GND cables to a wireless video transmission module (Air End) respectively.
The GCU Connection The GCU Connection A2/WKM/ ACE ONE/ ACE Waypoint Micro-USB Port PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades via a Micro-USB cable.
The GCU Ports Description The following table shows the GCU channels and the TX channels connection. TX Channels GCU Descriptions JR Futaba/Hitec Channels AILE 1 ROLL For roll axis control (left/right). The velocity is zero if disconnected. ELEV 2 TILT For tilt axis control. The velocity is zero if disconnected. RUDD 4 PAN For pan axis control. The v is zero if disconnected. AUX2 7 MODE 2-position switch channel For Working Mode switch.
The Working Modes/AUX2/AUX3 Switch Setup Setting the Gimbal Working Mode Switch Whichever 3-position switch you select as the working mode switch, wire the right channel of receiver to MODE port. At each switch position, use end-point fine tuning to set the AUX2 channel of JR/7 channel of Futaba/Hitec for the three Working modes.
Setting the AUX3 Switch The Z15-5D supports camera video recording. Please wire the right channel of receiver to AUX3 port. Every toggle is set for start/stop recording. The Assistant Software Installation and Usage Step1: Make sure the driver is installed correctly and has been installed beforehand if you use A2, WKM, ACE ONE or ACE WAYPOINT. Step2: Please download the assistant software installer from the DJI Innovations website.
Flight Test Step1: Ensure the batteries are fully charged for the transmitter, GCU and all the other devices on your aircraft. Step2: Make sure all connections and wirings are in good condition. Step3: Toggle on the switch. Step4: Make sure to adjust the Roll axis of the gimbal to be level. Step5: Power on the gimbal and wait for self-testing to begin. The Roll axis will rotate first, and then the yaw and pitch axes will rotate quickly at the same time.
Appendix Important Notes For safety reasons, please pay serious attention to all following items: Ensure nothing blocks the servo driver module rotation, 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. Ensure that the side of the servo driver module 1 with ports correctly points towards the aircraft tail direction.
The Port Description The GCU ROLL For roll axis control TITL For tilt axis control PAN For pan axis control MODE For Working Mode select SHUT For camera shutter control AUX2 For gimbal orientation (downward or forward) switch in FPV Mode; S-Bus Receiver AUX3 For the video recording control; PPM Receiver To the wireless video transmission module, transmitting the AV signal XT60 To the battery G8 To the gimbal, transmitting video signal Micro-USB port: PC connection for configuration and firm
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Specifications General Built-In Functions Three Working Modes Orientation-locked control Non orientation-locked control FPV mode (Reset) Built-in independent IMU module DJI gimbal special servos drive module Wireless video transmission supported Camera shutter control supported Wide range voltage input supported S-Bus/PPM Receiver supported Peripheral Supported Camera CANON EOS 5D MARK II; CANON EOS 5D MARK III Current Supported Lens CANON EF 24mm f/2.
Tilt axis:±±130°/s Roll axis:±±30°/s Controlled Rotation Range Pan axis control: ±360° continuous rotation Tilt axis control: ±From -120° to +15° Roll axis control:±±25° ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
