Make sure nothing blocks the servo driver module rotation to avoid motor damage.
Clear the obstacles at once if the rotating gimbal is blocked.
No mechanical and electrical adjustment or change is permitted.
Tips:
Each servo driver module has two G8 ports, which are used to transmit servo and video signals.
Z15-5D MARK II
Servo Driver
Module 1
360° continuous rotation
±25°
-90°~+15°
Servo Driver
Module 2
Servo Driver
Module 3
8-pin Cable
Connect the
GCU and Gimbal
Video Transmission
Cable
Tothe A/V OUT port
of5D Mark II
In the Menu settings, the values in red italic font are strongly recommended. Failure to follow the
recommended settings may results in shakey or poor footage/image quality.
Canon 5D Mark III
Mode DialMovie Shooting
Configure your camera by the following settings to meet the requirements of Z15 and make sure to read the
related content according to your camera.
Turn the Mode Dial to set the shooting mode to
Press down the
Press the AF.DRIVE button, select the drive mode as (10-sec.self-timer/Remote control) or
(2-sec.self-timer/Remote control).
Turn the Image Stabilizer switch, which is located on the lens, to
It is recommended to adjust the shutter speed to within 1/100sec to 1/30sec. If shooting mode is set to
Manual exposure, please adjust the aperture properly and set the ISO speed to A (Auto).
Live View/shooting/Print/Share
Shutter-priority AE
() button.
OFF
(Tv) or
.
Manual exposure
(M).
Turn the Mode Dial to set the shooting mode to
Turn the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch () to the
Press the AF.DRIVE button and select the drive mode as (10-sec.self-timer/Remote control) or
(2-sec.self-timer/Remote control).
Turn the Image Stabilizer switch, located on the lens, to
It is recommended to adjust the shutter speed within 1/100sec to 1/30sec. If shooting mode is Manual
Step3: Attach the gimbal to the landing gear then tighten the thread locking screws.
Notes:
Ensure that the correct side of the servo driver module 1 faces the direction of the aircraft tail.
Make sure the top and bottom plates of the dampening unit remain parallel when mounting in order to
prevent the damping unit from being stretched or distorted.
Keep overall balance when mounting, in order to ensure the center of gravity on the Z axis.
The gimbal center of gravity has already been set, which directly determines the gimbal’s performance.
Please do not adjust the gimbal center of gravity by yourself.
The gimbal is a high-precision controlled instrument. Do not remove any screws in the gimbal. Doing so
may result in decreased performance or even damage.
Do not unplug any cables which are attached to the gimbal ports, or attempt to change or customize the
mechanical structure.
Make sure the cable connections are correct and secure to ensure the gimbal works normally and is in full
Connect to a battery to
supply power for the wireless
video transmission module
Step1: Solder the Power/Video Signal/GND cables to a wireless video transmission module (Air End) respectively.
Step2: Plug the gimbal video signal cable head into the GCU Video Signal Port.
Notices:
Make sure to connect the Wireless Video Transmission module to the GCU before powering on.
The standard gimbal video signal cable is recommended.
Make sure you solder the gimbal video signal cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly.
Ensure the cables are insulated, to prevent a short circuit.
Video Signal Cable(AV)
GND Cable
Please refer to the user manuals of the wireless transmitter module to supply power for it, since the GCU
cannot provide power for it.
Tips:
The following diagram shows how the video signal transmits with the gimbal working.
If the video signal access fails, please check each step.
Camera
AV
Gimbal
GCU
G8
AV signal
Wireless video
transmission
module
Air end
Video
transmission cable
8-Pins cable
Gimbal Video
Signal Cable
Wireless video
transmission
module
Ground end
Wireless signal
Monitor
AV input
5.8G/2.4G/1.2G
Self-prepared by user
AV signal
AV signal
AV signal
A wireless video transmission module is required for the video signal to access remotely.
Above are example connections, which require two transmitters and two receiv ers. One transmitter and receiver are used
for gimbal control and the other ar e used for aircraft control . Users can also use a t ransmitter and a rece iver to contro l
both the gimbal and aircraft.
Configu re the Aileron , Elevator, R udder channels on the transmitter for gimbal control. Command st ick stands for the
gimbal rotation velocity,the center posit ion is for 0 and t he endpoint for maximum velocity (both c lockwise and counter
clockwise directions). (End Point is 100%)
Choose one 3-position switch/channel as the Z15 working modes switch.(MODE)
Choose one 2- position switch/channel as the camera sh utter cont rol switch(SHUT), one for t he camera lens orienta tion
switch in Reset Mode (AUX2).
Please refer to the A2/ WKM/ACE ONE/ACE Waypoint User Manual for aircraft control setting.
Connect the receiver to GCU correctly.
Battery
Make sure the battery v oltage is in the requi red range of both the aircraft and the gi mbal if you use only on e battery for
power supply.
Battery
(4S~12S)
Make sure the ports are accessible when installing the GUC s o as to facilitate
wiring and software configuration.
In 3-pin ports, pins near the nicks are the signal pins.
DO NOT cover the heat sinks, keep them unobstructed.
The GCU module is NOT water-proof or oil-proof.
Wireless Video
Transition Module
Air End
A2/WKM/ACE ONE/ACE Waypoint
Refer to the A2/ WKM/ACE ONE/
ACE Wayp oint User Manual for mor e
connection and configuration details.
A2/WKM/
ACE ONE/
ACE Waypoint
For WKM/ACE ONE/ACE
Waypoint, connect to any spare
CAN-Bus port of the flight
control system via a CAN-Bus
cable.
For A2, connect to the CAN2 or
CAN1 port.
RC Receiver
(Aircraft control )
Or
RC Receiver
(Futaba
/ Hitec)
7
1
2
4
RC Receiver
(JR)
AUX2
RUDD
ELEV
AILE
2-Position Switch
2-Position Switch
2-Position Switch
2-Position Switch
8-Channel
8-Channel
Micro-USB Port
PC connection for configuration and
firmware upgrades via a Micro-USB
cable.
HeatSinks
Ensure the side wit h copper contacts is
facing upward towards the heat sinks.
2-Position Switch
2-Position Switch
S-Bus Receiver
(Futaba)
S-Bus
Or
PPM Receiver
PPM
Or
G8
CAN-Bus port of GCU
Reserved &
Disconnected
5D
* When using with A2 latest firmware version 2.5, all of the gimbal channels can be setup through the A2 receiver.
Step1: Make sure the driver is installed correctly and has been installed beforehand if you use A2, WKM, ACE
ONE or ACE WAYPOINT.
Step2: Please download the assistant software installer from the DJI Innovations website.
Step3: Double click the assistant software installer file and follow the steps to finish installation.
Step4: Run the assistant software.
Step5: Please upgrade the firmware and configure the parameters according to the assistant software
indications if necessary.
Check List Before Flight
Notes:
The gimbal is installed firmly to the landing gear, and the camera is mounted correctly and stably.
All cables are correctly connected, without any connected back to front.
The gimbal video signal cable is in good soldered condition if wireless video transmission module used.
Correct connection between the GCU and RC receiver.
Normal connection between the GCU and flight control system.
Correct camera setup.
Correct Transmitter settings.
The firmware of flight control system has been upgraded to the latest version.
Tips:
Please turn to the Trouble Shooting section in Appendix if an abnormal situation occurs.
The Z15-5D supports camera video recording. Please wire the right channel of receiver to AUX3 port. Every toggle
For safety reasons, please pay serious attention to all following items:
Ensure nothing blocks the servo driver module rotation, to avoid motor damage.
Before powering on, spin the gimbal by hand through the complete rotational axes to ensure nothing
is blocking the mechanical movement of the gimbal.
Ensure that the side of the servo driver module 1 with ports correctly points towards the aircraft tail
direction.
The gimbal center of gravity has been set, which directly determines the gimbal’s performance.
Please do not adjust the gimbal center of gravity by yourself.
The gimbal is a high-precision controlled instrument. Do not remove any screws in the gimbal. Doing so may
result in decreased performance or even damage.
Do not unplug any cables which are attached to the gimbal ports, or attempt to change or customize the
mechanical structure.
Make sure the cable connections are correct and secure to ensure the gimbal works normally and is in full
control.
Make sure to connect the Wireless Video Transmission module to the gimbal controller before
powering on the system.
The factory gimbal video signal cable is recommended. Make sure you solder the gimbal video signal
cable to the wireless video transmission module correctly. And ensure the cables are insulated, to
prevent a short circuit.
Make sure the current consumption of wireless video transmission module does not exceed 1A, to
prevent the GCU from damage.
Keep the gimbal away from any power cables; otherwise it may lead to a short circuit of the gimbal.
Make sure to adjust the Roll axis of the gimbal to be level before powering on.