DJI ZENMUSE H3-3D Gimbal User Manual V1.02

ZENMUSE H3-3D Gimbal

User Manual V1.02

2014.06.09

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Warning & Disclaimer

H3-3D gimbal is calibrated before delivery, no adjustment or modification to the gimbal is allowed.

Ensure the camera is mounted to the gimbal before powering the aircraft.

H3-3D gimbal is finely calibrated according to the specified camera model and lens before the delivery. User does not need to perform extra calibration. Do not attempt to modify the gimbal or mount extra component/device (such as filter, lens hood, etc.) to the camera; be sure to use the DJI approved battery; otherwise it may affect the performance of the gimbal.

The H3-3D gimbal is compatible with following DJI flight control system: NAZA-M, NAZA-M V2, WooKong-M and Phantom 2 and A2. To optimize the gimbal performance, download the above mentioned Assistant Software and upgrade the firmware of the flight control system.

Make sure the flight control system is operating in the safest manner. We strongly recommend customers to remove all propellers before powering the aircraft, use power supply from R/C system or flight pack battery, and keep children when calibrating and configuration the gimbal. Observe the procedures contains in this manual to mount and connect gimbal on your aircraft. User of this product shall respect the AMA’s National Model Aircraft

Safety Code.

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), injuries or legal responsibilities incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

DJI and H3-3D 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 copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in 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.

Profile

The H3-3D gimbal offers excellent stabilization features for aerial hobbyist and professional aerial photographers. Powered by built-in IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and special servo module, this gimbal provide unique stable quality visual experience for the users.

In The Box

Gimbal×1

Built-in servos and stand-alone IMU provide yaw, roll and tilt stabilization. Integrated bottom damping plate minimizes installation time.

Damping Unit×1

The upper plate of the damping unit connects the gimbal with the Phantom 2. Pre-installed vibration absorbers greatly reduce the vibrations.

Gimbal Controller Unit (GCU)×1

Connect gimbal controller to flight control system using CAN-Bus. Power GCU and gimbal through 3S~6S power cable.

Accessory Pack ×1

The accessory pack includes: vibration absorbers, securing pins and washers, screws and connection cables.

Accessory Pack – Spare Vibration Absorbers

Spare vibration absorbers for damping unit with 40 of rigidity.

Accessory Pack – Securing kits x4

Spare securing kits that are used to secure the upper and bottom plate of the damping unit.

Accessory Pack – Camera securing bracket x1

Camera mounting bracket.

Accessory Pack – Spare Screws ×1

M2.5x6.3 Mounting camera to gimbal.

M2.5x5 Secure gimbal to damping unit.

M3x8, M3x6.5 Securing gimbal to aircraft.

Accessory Pack – Gimbal Video signal Cable ×1

For the gimbal controller unit and your wireless video transmission

module connection, transmitting the video signal.

Accessory Pack – CAN-Bus Cable×1

Use CAN-Bus to connect the GCU with the flight control system.

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Accessory Pack – 8-Pin Cable×1

Connect to Phantom 2 or G8 port of GCU.

Accessory Pack – Anti-interference boardx1

Serves as the connector board between G8 port on the gimbal and 8-pin cable. This board is only available to the H3-3D gimbal that does not come with GCU unit. (namely, for Phantom 2 only version of H3-3D)

Table of Content
WARNING & DISCLAIMER ...............................................................................................	2
PROFILE..........................................................................................................................	2
IN THE BOX.....................................................................................................................	3
TABLE OF CONTENT ........................................................................................................	5
1 INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................	6
1.1 GIMBAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................	6
1.2 INSTALL H3-3D TO PHANTOM 2.........................................................................................	7
1.3 CAMERA INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................	9
1.4 FINAL CHECKS .................................................................................................................	9
2 GCU CONNECTION .....................................................................................................	10
2.1 CONNECT GCU AND FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM ...................................................................	10
2.2 VIDEO CONNECTION.......................................................................................................	14
3 CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................	15
3.1 DRIVER AND ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................	15
3.2 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE GUI..............................................................................................	15
3.3 CHANNEL SETTING .........................................................................................................	15
3.4 FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE UPGRADE ..................................................................................	16
4 TEST FLY.....................................................................................................................	17
4.1 CHECK LIST BEFORE FLIGHT .............................................................................................	17
4.2 GIMBAL TEST ................................................................................................................	17
APPENDIX.....................................................................................................................	18
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................	18
SETTINGS USING WITH THE A2 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM............................................................	18
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................	20

DJI ZENMUSE H3-3D Gimbal User Manual V1.02

1 Installation

1.1 Gimbal Description

Notes:

(1)Ensure the gimbal servos are unobstructed, failure to do so may damage the servo.

(2)Clear the obstacles at once if the operating gimbal is being blocked.

(3)Always mount camera before powering on the gimbal.

1.1.1Rear View

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1.	Yaw servo driver module	2.	Upper plate of damping unit

3.	Vibration absorbers	4.	Bottom plate of damping unit

5.	Tilt servo driver module	6.	Roll servo driver module

7.	Camera mount	8.	8 pin connector port to GCU/Phantom 2

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