DJI Ronin 2 User Manual
RONIN 2
V1.2
2017.12
User Manual
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Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Before You Begin
The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full
use of your RONIN
Ronin 2 in the Box
Ronin 2 Quick Start Guide
Ronin 2 User Manual
Ronin 2 Intelligent Battery Safety Guidelines
Ronin 2 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
Check all of the included parts listed in the In the Box manual. Read this entire User
Manual and watch the informational and tutorial videos on the product page of DJI’s
ofcial website (http://www.dji.com/ronin-2). Read the Disclaimers and Safety Guidelines
to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. If you have any questions or problems
during the installation, maintenance or use of this product, please contact DJI or a DJI
authorized dealer.
Download the Ronin 2 App
Download and install the Ronin 2 App.
Search “Ronin 2” in the App Store or Google Play and then follow instructions for
installation.
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iOS 9.0 or above
* Ronin 2 app supports iOS 9.0 (or later) or Android 4.4 (or later).
Android 4.4 or above
Ronin 2 App
Download DJI Assistant 2
Download DJI Assistant 2 at http://www.dji.com/ronin-2/info#downloads
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Contents
Using this Manual 1
Legend 1
Before You Begin 1
Download the Ronin 2 App 1
Download DJI Assistant 2 1
Introduction 3
Ronin 2 Diagram 4
Getting Started 5
Assembling the Grip 5
Installing the Grip onto the Gimbal 6
Mounting the Camera 7
Extending the Roll Axis Arm 10
Cable and Accessory Guides 10
Balancing 12
Before Balancing 12
Step 1: Balancing the Vertical Tilt 12
Step 2: Balancing Depth for the Tilt Axis 13
Step 3: Balancing the Roll Axis 13
Step 4: Balancing the Pan Axis 14
Intelligent Battery 15
Charging the Intelligent Battery 16
Mounting the Intelligent Battery 19
Using the Intelligent Battery 20
Gimbal Settings 21
Built-in Touch Panel Settings 21
Ronin 2 App 29
Remote Controller 33
Remote Controller Diagram 33
Binding the Remote Controller 34
Charging 35
Calibrating the Control Joystick and Roll Knob 35
Operation Modes 36
3-Axis Mode 36
Pan Lock Mode 36
Usage with a DJI A3 Flight Controller and Lightbridge 36
Maintenance 36
Specications 37
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Introduction
DJI Ronin 2 is a professional 3-axis handheld gimbal that is highly compatible with cable
cams, drones, cranes, Steadicams, and more. Its customizable mounting modes such
as Handheld, Car Mount, Aerial, and Tripod mode help the Ronin 2 work accurately in
different shooting scenarios. Also, its new Pan Lock mode has been specially designed
for work with Steadicams.
Features Highlights
• Its carbon fiber structure makes the Ronin 2 lightweight, strong, and functional.
Upgraded high-torque motors support payloads of 30 lbs.
• A new mechanical design makes camera mounting and balancing easier while
optimizing accuracy. New axis locks improve usability, and its extendable roll axis
allows the Ronin 2 to support more cameras.
• Angular vibration is within ±0.02°, and the built-in GPS module improves the gimbal
accuracy, making it extremely stabile even while shooting at high speeds.
• Adjusting settings is easier with the built-in touch panel, and it also displays the Ronin 2’s
working status.
• A dual battery system and support for hot swapping allows for continuous operation
when replacing batteries. With fully charged TB50 Intelligent Batteries, the Ronin 2 can
power a camera and the whole system for 2.5 hours.
• Power and video signal are transmitted through the built-in slip ring. The Ronin 2 comes
with several accessory ports and supports the DJI Focus system, lens hoods, wireless
video downlinks, and monitors.
• Transmits signal at 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz to improve transmission stability.
• The brand new Ronin 2 app can adjust settings and also activate multiple intelligent
features such as Track and CamAnchor.
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Ronin 2 Diagram
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1. Gimbal Dovetail Mount
2. Ronin 2 Grip
3. SDI-Out Port
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4. Power Button
5. 14.4 V Accessory Power Port
6. Pan Motor
7. Camera Top Cross Bar
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8. Built-in GPS
9. SDI-in Port
10. 15 mm Rod and Focus Rod
Mount
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11. Camera Base Plate
12. Power Hub
13. Tilt Motor
14. Roll Motor
15. USB Type-C Port
16. Safety Hole
17. Battery Mount/Intelligent
Batteries
18. Battery Mount Release Button
19. Secondary Power Button
20. Battery Eject Buttons
21. 14.4 V P-Tap Port
22. 22.8 V DC-out Port
23. Built-in Touch Panel
24. Built-in Antennas
25. D-Bus Port
26. 14.4 V Accessory Power Port
27. DC-in Port
28. 14.4 V Accessory Power Port
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Getting Started
Assembling the Grip
Use the Grip to hold the Ronin 2 during setup or operation. Follow the steps below to
assemble the Ronin 2 Grip.
1. Press the button
2. Attach the upper and lower parts of the Grip
3. The hand stops on both sides are used to help users hold the Grip rmly. Adjust their
positions according to your needs.
on the Grip Feet and extend them outwards.
and then tighten them .
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When setting on a table, make sure the table is at and level.
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Installing the Grip onto the Gimbal
1. The pan, tilt and roll axes are locked by default. Unlock the tilt and roll axes to adjust
their positions as shown, then lock the tilt and roll axes again.
2. Toggle the lever
the safety lock engages. Then lock the lever.
To remove the gimbal, toggle the lever to the unlocked position and press down
the safety lock. Then slide the gimbal off the dovetail mount.
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to the unlocked position. Next, attach the gimbal to the Grip until
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Mounting the Camera
Supported Cameras
ARRI ALEXA Mini Canon C300 MKII RED Raven
ARRI ALEXA XT Canon C500 RED Dragon
Black Magic Ursa Mini Panasonic Varicam LT Sony FS5
Black Magic Ursa Mini Pro RED Epic Sony FS7
Canon C100 RED Epic-W Sony F55
Canon C100 MKII RED Scarlet Sony F5
Canon C300 RED Weapon
Supported Lens
Canon Fujinon Cooke Zeiss
CN-E Primes ZK2.5x 14 T2.9 Mini S4/i Primes Ultra Primes
CN-E 18-80 ZK4.7x 19 T2.9 S4/i Primes up to
CN7x17 KAS ZK3.5x 85
T2.9 -4.0
CN-E 15.5-47 XK6x 20 T3.5 S7/i Primes up to
CN-E 30-105 T2.8 Anamorphic/i lenses
135 mm
5/i Primes up to
100 mm
100 mm
up to 135 mm (65 mm
Macro excluded)
Master Primes
Master Anamorphic
Lightweight Zoom 21100mm T2.9-3.9
Cinema Zoom up to
70-200 T2.9
Compact Primes
Angenieux Leica Sony Schneider
Optimo Style Spherical
16-40, 30-76, 48-130
Optimo Spherical 15-40,
28-76, 45-120
Optimo Anamorphic
30-72 A2S, 56-152 A2S
Optimo DP 16-42, 30-80
Type EZ Series
Please note that not all camera and lens combinations will t on the Ronin 2. For
example, the ARRI ALEXA XT and XK6x 20 T3.5 is too long as a combination, so
they cannot be used on Ronin 2 simultaneously.
Summilux-C
Primes
Summicron-C
Primes
CineAlta Primes Xenon FF-Primes
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Camera Size Requirements
The maximum depth from the center of gravity on the camera base plate is 250 mm.
The maximum height, measured from the top of the camera base plate, is 170 mm. The
maximum width is 190 mm.
250mm
170mm
Make sure the camera is powered off during installation.
It is recommended to use soft connection cables to avoid obstructing camera
movement.
190mm
Mounting a Camera
1. Unlock the levers and remove the upper crossbar .
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2. Attach the Camera Top Cross Bar to the camera. Refer to the locations below to mount
the Top Cross Bar to the ARRI ALEXA MINI (using M4-10 screws), RED EPIC (using
1/4" screws) and RED WEAPON 8K (using M4-10 screws) cameras.
ARRI ALEXA MINI
RED EPIC,
RED WEAPON 8K
The Top Cross Bar can be installed in two directions. If the camera lens’ center of
gravity is forward, then mount the Top Cross Bar with the long part forward as shown.
3. Attach the 15 mm Rod and the Focus Rod Mount to the camera.
4. Choose the proper camera screws (type 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20) and attach the Camera
Base Plate to the camera.
5. Slide the camera into the mounting plate
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lever
6. Attach the upper crossbar and tighten the securing knob
the levers
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until the safety lock engages, then lock the
to the camera, then lock
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It is recommended to adjust the camera’s center of gravity further back and down.
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Extending the Roll Axis Arm
The roll axis arm can be extended up to 5.5 cm if there isn’t sufcient mounting space for a
long camera.
Loosen the screws on both sides of the roll axis, and toggle the levers to their unlocked
position. Next, pull out the arms on both sides simultaneously as needed. Make sure the
measurement marks match up on both of the arms. Tighten the screws and toggle the levers.
The balance and performance of the gimbal may be reduced when the roll axis arms
are extended. Make sure to push back the arms to their default position after use.
Cable and Accessory Guides
Cables Connector to Ronin 2 Connector to Device
ARRI Alexa Mini Power Cable
ARRI Alexa Mini Start/Stop Cable
RED Power Cable
RED RCP Control Cable*
Ronin 2 Power Cable
2-pin Power Cable
DC Power Cable
Triple P-TAP Breakout Box
SDI IN Cable BNC Male BNC Male
SDI OUT Cable BNC Male BNC Male
USB Type-C Cable USB Type-C USB Type-A
UART to D-BUS Cable DJI 4pin 3pin Servo Cable
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Push-Pull Connector
1B 4+2pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 14pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 4+2pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 14pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
2B 10pin Single Slot Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 4+2pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 4+2pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 4+2pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
2B 8pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 7pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
1B 4+2pin Female
Push-Pull Connector
00B 4pin Male
Push-Pull Connector
2B 10pin Dual Slot Male
Push-Pull Connector
0B 2pin Male
DC 5.5x2.1 Male
P-TAPx3
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The Top Mounting Block replaces the center handle on the Ronin 2 Grip. It has 1/4"-20 holes
allowing third party handles and accessories to be attached.
The Universal Mount offers an attachment point for the gimbal allowing it to be mounted to
various platforms such as a jib, vehicle mount, or cable cam.
Do not use unauthorized accessories/cables as they may harm your Ronin 2 and
void your warranty.
* To control the RED camera, connect the RCP Control Cable to the CTRL Port of the
camera. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication. Select the Serial tab and
then choose REDLINK Command Protocol from the Serial Protocol drop-down menu.
RED camera rmware V5.3.49 or above is required.
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