5.8 GHz Video Transmitter Preliminary Operator's Manual EU edition, Rev 1.
Specifications RF Output Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms Power Output Linearly adjustable, < 1mW to > 25mW 2 Antenna Connector Channels Pit Frequency Channel Change Glitching Surface Mounted U.FL, with replaceable U.
Introduction The Tramp HV is a tiny, high power 5.8GHz Audio/Video transmitter designed for FPV use, but with a focus on the Drone Racing market. Equipped with a dual user-interface, one a traditional button/LED, and another using near-field communications (Touch’N’Race) to configure the transmitter using a contact-free wand.
Best Practices Connectors and Cables The trend to miniaturize FPV video transmitters, and dramatically decrease weight requires the use of smaller, and therefore more fragile connectors than used on ‘legacy’ transmitters. When mounting the transmitter, ensure that these connectors (especially the tiny U.FL antenna connector) is not being pulled, or can be pulled in a crash. If the U.
plate with some double-sided tape. Use the thicker ~1mm thick foam tape instead of the very thin ‘carpet tape’ to ensure that the close proximity of the frame doesn’t affect the TNR range. NOTE: For the tramp version used for events in July/Aug 2016, please connect the TNR board to the Tramp and power it up at least once before arriving at race events.
Setting Channel/Band/Power using the button First, a disclaimer, this transmitter was not designed to use the button as the primary user-interface. The TNR Wand is by far the easiest way to configure the transmitter, and provides both feedback of which channel a transmitter is on before it is powered up, and define the current band/channel, and power level.
Button/UI Menu 7
Bands, Channels, and Frequencies Depending upon the Tramp variant purchased, the power output level, and available transmit frequencies can vary. It is highly recommended to understand the rules and regulations in your country before using the Tramp. Transmitting outside a legal band is something frowned upon by the authorities, and may result in a fine, or confiscation of equipment.
the airflow from the props will quickly cool the transmitter, and increase power output before the quad reaches a distance from the pilot where full power is required. Note that as with any video transmitter, ensure that adequate airflow is available when a model (whether it be a wing, or a quad) is in normal flight.
Troubleshooting On startup, 2x blinks TNR Device detected, but data appears corrupted. On startup, 3x blinks No TNR Device connected/detected (informational code, Tramp will run happily without this connected) On startup, 10x blinks TNR Device detected, but cannot write to it. LED does not light at power-up This is almost definitely due to a supply voltage problem, check all cabling to the Tramp.
Revision History V1.21 - Initial revision used at the Swiss, and NYC Nationals V1.22 - Change in behavior when detecting an uninitialized TNR board at boot. Race mode request using the wand will always be respected on first power-up at an event. - Change in button behaviour, a device in Race Mode, wanded and ready to fly, will ignore the button, even for emergency unlock requests.
