DJI H3-2D User Manual

ZENMUSE H3-2D Gimbal User ManualV1.16

For Firmware IMU V1.4, GCU V1.6, CMU V1.0

& Assistant SoftwareV1.02

2013.11.21 Revision

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Warning & Disclaimer

No adjusting or amending is allowed to the H3-2D!!!

Before use, make sure to mount the camera to gimbal first, and then mount the

gimbal to aircraft. After this, you can power on the gimbal.

H3-2D is specialized for Camera and Lens before it leaves the factory. Please mount your camera to H3-2D when

get it. No adjusting or amending is allowed to H3-2D. Do not modify or add any other component/device (such as

filter, lens hood, etc.) to the camera; make sure to use the original battery; otherwise it may end up with worse

performance or even internal malfunction.

The gimbal can only work with Autopilot system specified by DJI Innovations (NAZA-M/NAZA-M V2/WooKong-M),

so as to ensure the highest stability and precision. Please download the corresponding assistant software and

upgrade the autopilot system MC firmware, otherwise may lead the gimbal work abnormally.

Make sure the Autopilot system operates in the safest manner when the main power battery is connected. We

strongly recommend customers to remove all propellers, use power supply from R/C system or flight pack battery,

and keep children away during gimbal calibration and parameter setup. Please strictly follow these steps to mount

and connect gimbal on your aircraft, as well as to install the assistant software on your computer. Please respect

the AMA’s National Model Aircraft Safety Code.

As DJI Innovations has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification (including use of non-specified DJI

parts i.e. motors, ESCs, propellers, etc.) or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting

damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. DJI assumes no

liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

DJI and H3-2D are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this

manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are

any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with

respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.

Product Profile

This product is an excellent gimbal designed for AP. Excellent job can be done by this gimbal. The gimbal has

built-in slip ring in the mechanical structure, preventing wire rod from winding up. It also has built-in

independent IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) module, special servos drive module, etc.

In The Box

Gimbal×1

The gimbal has built-in special servos drive module, and

independent IMU module. It controls both the tilt and the roll axis,

to enhance the attitude stabilization.

Damping Unit×1

Connect the aircraft and the gimbal, in order to reduce the

mechanical vibration. There are three types of Vibration Absorber,

the White is softest, the Black is hardest, and the Grey is in the

middle. It is recommended to use the White on DJI F450, not use

any on DJI F550, and the DJI PHANTOM can use any type.

Gimbal Controller Unit (GCU)×1

Connect the gimbal controller to the autopilot system by

CAN-Bus. And Use the 3S~6S power cable to supply power for the

GCU and gimbal.

Screw Package ×1

M2.5x6.3: For fixing the camera to the gimbal.

M2.5x5: For fixing the gimbal to the damping unit.

M3x8 (with M3 nuts and M3 spacers): For mounting the damping

unit to the aircraft.

Gimbal Video signal Cable×1

For the gimbal controller unit and your Wireless Video

Transmission Unit connecting, transmitting the video signal.

CAN-Bus Cable×1

Use CAN-Bus to communicate with the autopilot system.

DJI

8-Pin Cable×1

For the gimbal and the GCU connecting,

Spare Package×1

Spare Screw

Index

WARNING & DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................... 2

PRODUCT PROFILE .......................................................................................................... 2

IN THE BOX ..................................................................................................................... 3

INDEX ............................................................................................................................. 4

ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................... 5

GIMBAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................ 5

STEP1. MOUNT THE GIMBAL TO THE AIRCRAFT OR LANDING GEAR ......................................... 5

STEP2. MOUNT THE CAMERA TO THE GIMBAL ..................................................................... 7

STEP3. DOUBLE CHECK ................................................................................................... 7

AUTOPILOT SYSTEM, GCU AND GIMBAL WIRING ............................................................ 8

GCU PORT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 8

STEP1. MOUNT THE GCU HORIZONTALLY OR VERTICALLY ON THE AIRCRAFT. .............................. 8

STEP2. CONNECT GCU AND AUTOPILOT SYSTEM ................................................................. 8

STEP3. VIDEO SIGNAL TRANSMISSION .............................................................................. 11

ASSISTANT .................................................................................................................... 12

STEP1. INSTALL DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ........................................................................... 12

STEP2. GUI ................................................................................................................ 12

STEP3. CHANNEL SETTING ............................................................................................. 12

STEP4. FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE UPGRADE ...................................................................... 13

TEST ............................................................................................................................. 14

STEP1. CHECK LIST BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT ........................................................................ 14

STEP2. GIMBAL TEST .................................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................... 15

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................ 15

SETTINGS USING WITH THE A2 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM............................................................ 15

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16

Assembly

Notes:

(1) Mack sure nothing blocks the servo driver module rotation, to avoid Servo Driver Module damage. (2) Clear obstacle at once if the rotating gimbal is blocked.

Top oard o f the D amping Unit B

Servo Driver Mod ul e(Roll)

Camera Fix ed M ounting

Camera In terface

Servo Driver Mod ul e(Tilt)

Port of 8 -P in C ab le

To GCU G8( )

Camera Mounting Ba se

Vibrat io n Ab sorber

Bottom oard of th e Dampi ng Unit B

1. Attach the Vibration Absorber to the Top Board of Damper Unit shown in Fig.1.

2. Mount the Top Board of Damper Unit to the Bottom Board of aircraft; fix the M3x8screws, M3 spacers

and M3 nuts shown in Fig.2.

3. Plug one port of the 8-Pin cable into the 8-Pin port on the gimbal shown in Fig.3.

4. Tighten the M2.5x5 screws to fix the gimbal to the Bottom Board of Damper Unit shown in the Fig.4 or

Fig5, select one of the steps according the position of screw threads.

5. Attach the Vibration Absorber to the Bottom Board of Damper Unit shown in Fig.6.

6. Make sure the damping unit is horizontally mounted and both damping boards are paralleled to the

bottom of the aircraft, further to make sure the gimbal is precisely and firmly assembled.

Notes:

Gimbal Description

STEP1. Mount the Gimbal to the Aircraft or Landing Gear

The following procedure applies to DJI F450, DJI other type of aircraft or to your own aircraft. For DJI F450,

there are diagrams for your reference.

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