User Manual

IM_100.CCF.20170512-EN C45

Using the Software PC/MAC - Accelerometer

5.7 Calibrating the Accelerometer

A calibration of the acceleration sensors is necessary for the exact determination of a position change of the

camera. Though the sensors are calibrated before delivery, however, in rare cases you must carry out a

calibration of the acceleration sensors. These measure linear movements of your camera in the Pilotfly-

Gimbal. With the software, a calibration is possible as shown below. You need to carry out only a simple

calibration of the +Z axis. A calibration of all six axes is not necessary.

1. Press the button „Calibrate IMU sensors“

within the register tab „Hardware“.

2. The orientation of the camera is now very

important. Align the camera in the Gimbal

absolutely horizontally (e.g. by putting it on a

flat surface). If your camera supports an

integrated water level bubble, use it to check

the horizontal orientation.

3. Take care, that the Gimbal stands stable and

without any vibrations.

4. Press the button „RESET“ an then the button

„CALIBRATE“ within the function block

„Accelerometer“ as shown in figure 23.

5. During the calibrating process your can hear

an acoustic signal and you see a beam

display to 100% in the window.

6. The calibrating process needs a few

seconds. The beam display disappears after

reaching the 100 % and the acoustic signal

is finished if the Gyrometer is final calibrated.

7. After a successful calibration, a hook appears

before the Z-axis.