ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual V1.0 2015.
Warning & Disclaimer The Zenmuse H4-3D gimbal is calibrated before delivery. No adjustment or modification to the gimbal is required or recommended. Ensure the camera is mounted to the gimbal before powering on your aircraft. The H4-3D gimbal is finely calibrated according to the specified camera model and lens (GoPro Hero4 Black) before delivery. You do not need to perform extra calibration. Do not attempt to modify the gimbal or mount extra components/devices (such as a filter, lens hood, etc.
Contents Warning & Disclaimer 2 Legend 2 Profile 4 In The Box 4 Installation 6 Gimbal Description 6 Installing H4-3D onto an Aircraft 7 Camera Installation 11 Final Checks 11 GCU Connection 12 Connecting the GCU and Flight Control System 12 GCU and Flight Control System Connection 13 Video Connection 14 Configuration 16 Driver and PC Assistant Installation 16 PC Assistant Interface 16 Channel Setting 16 Firmware & Software Upgrade 17 Test Flight 18 Pre-flight Checklist
Profile The Zenmuse H4-3D gimbal offers excellent stabilization features for aerial hobbyists and professional aerial photographers. Powered by a built-in IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and a special servo module, this gimbal is built to hold a GoPro camera and enables stable, quality aerial photography. Profile The H4-3D gimbal is designed for GoPro Hero4 Black camera. Using other type of camera may cause the gimbal to function abnormally.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual Accessories Pack – Spare Screws × 1 M2.5x6.3: Used to mount your camera to the gimbal. M2.5x5: Used to secure the gimbal to the damping unit. M3x8, M3x6.5: Used to secure the gimbal to the aircraft. In The Box Accessories Pack – USB Video Output Module × 1 Connects to the USB port of your camera, for transmitting video. Accessories Pack – Anti-interference Board × 1 Serves as the connecting board between the G8 port on the gimbal and an 8-pin cable.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual F450 & Phantom 1 Adapter For installing the H4-3D gimbal onto a F450 or Phantom 1. Installation F550 Adapter For installing the H4-3D gimbal onto a F550. Must be used with the above F450 adapter. Installation Gimbal Description Ensure the gimbal servos are unobstructed, otherwise they may be damaged during operation. If the gimbal becomes obstructed during operation, power off and clear all obstructions immediately. Always mount the camera before powering on the gimbal.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual Installing H4-3D onto an Aircraft Installing H4-3D onto a Phantom 2 (new version) There are two versions of the Phantom 2. The latest Phantom 2 can hold the H4-3D gimbal directly, while the older version of the Phantom 2 requires an adapter to hold the H4-3D. The difference between the two versions can be seen on the bottom of Phantom.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual 2. Attach the bottom plate of the damping unit to the upper plate. To do this, insert the securing pins on the tip of the vibration absorbers into the mounting holes on the bottom plate. Installation 3. Cover the securing pins with washers to lock the damping unit in place. Only push the washers past the first nut. 4. Plug the 8-pin cable from the Phantom 2 into the Phantom 2 port on the anti-interference enhancement board.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual Installing the H4-3D onto Other DJI Aircraft You can install the H4-3D onto other DJI aircraft by using the corresponding adapter. Refer to the relevant instructional video or user manual for more details. 1. Use the Phantom 2 (old version) adapter to install the H4-3D onto previous versions of the Phantom 2. Installation Phantom 2 (old version) Phantom 2 (old version) adapter H4-3D 2. Use the Phantom 1 adapter to install the H4-3D onto the Phantom 1.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual 3. Use the F450 adapter to install the H4-3D onto the DJI F450. DJI F450 F450 adapter H4-3D GCU Installation 4. Use the F450 adapter and F550 adapter to install H4-3D to DJI F550. DJI F550 F450 adapter F550 adapter H4-3D GCU Aircraft, camera, and accessories are not included with the gimbal. Camera must be aligned to face the nose of the aircraft, and the gimbal should be parallel with the aircraft itself. The gimbal is calibrated before delivery.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual Camera Installation Follow the instructions below to mount your GoPro Hero4 Black camera. Visit http://www.dji.com/product/zenmuse-h4-3d/video and watch the installation video tutorial before mounting your GoPro camera to the H4-3D gimbal. The gimbal cables are delicate items, handle with extreme care. Always check all connections before each flight and ensure they are secure. Final Checks Ensure the installed damping unit is parallel with the aircraft. © 2015 DJI.
GCU Connection Skip this chapter if you have the Phantom 2 version of the H4-3D gimbal, as it does not come with a GCU. The GCU must be connected to the flight control system before it is powered on. Be sure to mount the camera onto the gimbal before powering on the aircraft and the gimbal. Otherwise the servos may be damaged due to an incorrect center of gravity. Re-calibrate the remote control whenever the NAZA-M firmware is upgraded.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual Refer to GCU and Flight Control System Connection for more information about the connection. For details on the flight control system connections, refer to the corresponding flight control system user manuals. 3. Connect the GCU to the flight control system. Then connect the 8-Pin cable of the gimbal to the G8 port on the GCU. Flight Controller A2 WKM NAZA-M V2 NAZA-M Connect to the CAN 2 port on the A2.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual A NAZA LED E T MUTI POTOR V2 M3 R 6S NAZA 2S 6S H -3D PMU GCU V-SEN M4 U M5 X1 M6 EXP DIY power connector 3S X2 3V@5V F1 X3 X3 V2 M1 M2 F2 -+ +- AV GPS EXP. NAZA-M V2 Connection Diagram V-SEN LED + 2S-6S - GCU Connection Leave as-is 3S A M1 E M2 LED 6S T H -3D M3 R DIY power connector NAZA 2S 6S PMU M5 X1 M6 X2 V-SEN 3V@5V M4 U EXP AV GCU F1 X3 X3 V2 F2 -+ +- GPS EXP.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual 1. Solder the Video Signal/GND cables to your wireless video transmission module (air system). 2. Plug the gimbal video signal cable into the GCU video signal port. Ensure the wireless video transmission unit is connected to the GCU before powering on the aircraft. Use of a standard gimbal video signal cable is recommended. Make sure you solder the gimbal video signal cable to the wireless video transmission module firmly. Insulate all the cables to prevent short circuiting.
Configuration Driver and PC Assistant Installation The contents of this chapter do not apply to the Phantom 2 version of the gimbal. Refer to the Phantom 2 PC Assistant information in your Phantom 2 User Manual instead. 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure the drivers for the flight control system are properly installed. Download the PC Assistant from the official DJI website. Launch the PC Assistant installer and follow each step to complete the installation. Run the PC Assistant.
ZENMUSE H4-3D User Manual Firmware & Software Upgrade Firmware Upgrade CMU stands for “Camera Multi Unit”, which is the management module for the camera. To eliminate interference from the main controller, DJI recommends you disconnect the CAN-Bus cable between the GCU and main controller before you upgrade the firmware. Double check your set parameters once you have finished upgrading the firmware. Repeat the above steps if the DJI server is experiencing heavy traffic or the firmware upgrade fails.
Test Flight Pre-flight Checklist For safety reasons, check all of the following items before each flight: 1. The gimbal is firmly installed onto the aircraft, and the camera is mounted correctly. Make sure the camera is aligned facing the nose of the aircraft. 2. All cables are firmly and correctly connected. 3. The gimbal video signal cable is firmly soldered in place. 4. The wireless video transmission module is connected to the GCU before powering on the system. 5.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution 1. The transmitter trims value is 1. Adjust the transmitter trims value. 2. Connect the GCU and flight control beyond the acceptable limit. system. Gimbal keeps drifting 2. The GCU is disconnected from the 3. Ensure the gimbal is mounted so it after initialization. flight control system. is parallel with the aircraft, and the 3. The gimbal is not mounted correctly. camera is pointing towards the nose.
Specifications General Built-in Functions Zenmuse technology 3-axis stabilized gimbal High precision brushless servo control Built-in IMU module Lightweight Phantom 2, A2, WKM, NAZA-M, NAZA-M V2, supported GoPro Hero4 Black supported Peripheral Supported Camera GoPro Hero4 Black GCU Input Power 3 S~6 S LiPo (12 V~26 V) PC Assistant System Requirement Windows XP SP3; Windows 7; Windows 8 Mechanical & Electrical Characteristics Specifications Working Current Static current: 400 mA (@12 V) Dynamic c
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