ELISTAIR LIGH-T V3 User Manual
L I G H -
T
V3
User Manual V3.0
Last edition – 28.08.2018
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completely. The manufacturer and seller assume no liability for any damages or injuries resulting from
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About
Ligh-T is a tethered station for commercial drones, offering extended possibilities to operators and
drone users. Thanks to its micro-tether providing continuous power supply, this capability enables
unlimited and secure aerial observation missions. Ligh-T is the perfect solution for multiple applications
in the areas of surveillance, inspection, telecommunications and TV broadcast. Designed to be easily
transportable and deployable on any type of terrain, Ligh-T is compact, and operational in seconds.
Providing direct and continuous power supply through the micro-tether to the drone, Ligh-T brings
unlimited endurance to your operations. Thanks to a redundant power supply and a micro-tether
armored to withstand more than 100kgs of traction, Ligh-T guarantees a full control of your drone’s
operation. This results in safer missions in complex scenarios and protection of surrounding equipment
and people.
Designed to meet the requirements of the NF EN 60950-1 standard and French Civil Aviation laws, LighT brings a greater legal flexibility to drone operations. Ligh-T has been designed to be easily carried and
operated by a single operator.
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Contents
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Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
General Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Overall Presentation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
General Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Power Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Main Interfaces .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Ground Station .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Ground Station User Interface .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Micro-Tether ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Air Module ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Precautions of Use.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
General Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Setup Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Flight Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
After-Flight Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Buzzer Signals on Control Board .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Pre-Flight Check List .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Start-Up Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Quick Maintenance Process .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Support ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
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General Description
Overall Presentation
Ligh-T is a rugged tethering station for multirotor drones. This compact and robust solution enables the
transmission of power from an external ground power supply unit to the drone through the microtether. The aramid core of the micro-tether ensures the drone remains attached to the base station
providing a safe phase of flight.
Ligh-T comprises of three main parts: the ground station, the micro-tether and the air module.
Ground station
Air Module
Micro-tether
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General Specifications
Ground Station
Dimensions
475 x 415 x 211 mm
Weight
12kg
Micro-Tether
Management
Manual with handle
Power Input
220-250VAC,
50-60 Hz, 3kW min.
Built-in protection
Fuse and Electronic crow
bar
Connectivity
T-Monitor Android
application (WIFI)
Handles
1
Air Module
Weight
700g
Dimensions
168x108x54mm
Output voltage
23-25 VDC
Power Drone
connectors
AS150 Red Female
XT150 Black Female
Cable minimum section
6mm² 1200W
4mm² 800W
Safety battery
connector
XT90 Male (request
an WT90 female with
anti-spark)
Safety switch
Included
Micro-Tethers (two options)
Available Lengths
60m / 195ft
Diameters
2.8mm, 10.5g/m
3.5mm, 16g/m
Weights
630g, 10.5g/m
960g, 16g/m
Optional: Data Transfer Feature
Data input and output
connectors
Ethernet RJ45
(Ground station and
Air Module)
Data speed
Up to 200 Mb/s
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