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

ofcial 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.

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

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

Specications 37

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.

Ronin 2 Diagram

1 2 3

4 5 6

8 9

1. Gimbal Dovetail Mount

2. Ronin 2 Grip

3. SDI-Out Port

17 16

4. Power Button

5. 14.4 V Accessory Power Port

6. Pan Motor

7. Camera Top Cross Bar

8. Built-in GPS

9. SDI-in Port

10. 15 mm Rod and Focus Rod Mount

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

18 19 20

21 22

28 27

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 .

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.

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

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

lever

6. Attach the upper crossbar and tighten the securing knob the levers

until the safety lock engages, then lock the

to the camera, then lock

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 sufcient 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

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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