Freefly Movi PRO User Manual

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OPERATION

MANUAL

770-00050 | REVISION B | 03.01.2017

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REVISION HISTORY

REVISION

DATE

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

A

Nov 2016

Initial Release

B

Mar 2017

Add section on MōVI Ring Pro+MōVI Pro and minor content edits

 

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CONTENTS

3

Revision History

6

Terminology

8OVERVIEW

9Disclaimer and Warning

13Limitations of Liability

14Warranty

16Introduction

17Features

19Getting to Know MōVI Pro

20    GCU and TSU Layouts

22    Tilt Stage Unit

23    Gimbal Control Unit connectors and piNouts

24    Tilt Stage Unit connectors and pinouts

28

System Diagrams

28    MōVI Pro Overview

29    MōVI Pro Control Paths

30    MōVI Pro Power System

31    MōVI Pro + Mimic

32    MōVI Pro App

33MōVI Pro Kit

34SETTING UP M Ō VI PRO

35MōVI Pro Setup at a Glance

36Toad In The Hole Quick Release

39

Charging Batteries

41

Setting Up Your Camera Package

41

Basic Setup

43

Advanced Setup

48

Setting Up FIZ

50

Attaching a Transmitter

52    Mounting a Monitor

53Mounting the Camera package

 

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55Battery Installation and RED, ARRI, SONY, CANON Wiring

56    FreeFly Cable Guide

59

Balancing the MōVI Pro

63

Tuning the MōVI Pro

63    Basic Tuning

64    Advanced Tuning

67    Updating the MōVI Pro

68Ecosystem Setup

68    MIMIC + MōVI Pro

69    MIMIC Beta + MōVI Pro

72

MōVI CONTROLLER + MōVI Pro

74

Futaba or Spektrum Radio + MōVI Pro

74    Multi Controller Setup

75    ALTA + MōVI Pro

79    TERO + MōVI Pro

80    MōVI Ring Pro + MōVI Pro

84USING M Ō VI PRO

85Configuring the MōVI Pro

86Apps and Software

91

Setting Configuration via the Freefly MōVI Pro App

94

FIZ Setting Configuration via the MōVI Controller

96

Modes

103TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

104Troubleshooting Guide

106APPENDIX

107    Default Tuning Values

109

    Data Logging Fields

 

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TERMINOLOGY

 

 

2.4 GHz

 

An industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) radio

 

 

 

 

 

band (2.4-2.5GHz) that is used for radio control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accelerometer

 

An accelerometer is a device that measures the

 

 

 

 

 

rate of change of the velocity of an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amperage

 

The strength of an electric current going

 

 

 

 

 

through a system, expressed in amps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLE

 

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a low power and

 

 

 

 

 

application friendly version of Bluetooth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIZ

 

An acronym for focus, iris, and zoom in reference to lens control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FPS

 

Frames per second (FPS) also known as frame

 

 

 

 

 

frequency, is the frequency at which an imaging device

 

 

 

 

 

displays consecutive images called frames.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GCU

 

Gimbal Control Unit (GCU) refers to the MōVI Pro's central

 

 

 

 

 

processor and housing, which is attached to the pan arm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GPS

 

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based

 

 

 

 

 

navigation system made up of a network of 31 satellites

 

 

 

 

 

that can be used to determine global position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gyro

 

Gyros are sensors that measure the angular

 

 

 

 

 

velocity of an object they are mounted on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HACC

 

A GPS value indicating the horizontal

 

 

 

 

 

accuracy (HACC) of the position fix.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an audio/

 

 

 

 

 

video interface for transferring uncompressed video data

 

 

 

 

 

and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot Shoe

 

The Hot Shoe is a mounting point on the top of a camera

 

 

 

 

 

where compatible accessories can be mounted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INS

 

An inertial navigation system (INS) is an electronic

 

 

 

 

 

device that measures and reports a body's specific

 

 

 

 

 

force, position, angular rate, and sometimes the

 

 

 

 

 

magnetic field, using a combination of accelerometers,

 

 

 

 

 

compasses, magnetometers, gyroscopes, and GPS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor Drive

 

A motor drive is an electronic circuit which can vary an electric

 

 

 

 

 

motor's position and speed through pulse width modulation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMS

 

Acronym referring to Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCP

 

REDLink Command Protocol (RCP) is the unified

 

 

 

 

 

command protocol used for the RED EPIC and

 

 

 

 

 

SCARLET cameras, regardless of sensor type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RX

 

RX is an acronym for receive, receiver, or reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TITH

Toad in the Hole (TITH) is a lightweight and low-profile

 

mechanical quick release unit used on Freefly products.

 

 

TSU

Tilt Stage Unit (TSU) is the platform underneath the

 

camera mount on the MōVI Pro that provides orientation

 

feedback to the GCU and can provide power and

 

control to the camera and mounted accessories.

 

 

TX

TX is an acronym for transmit or transmitter.

 

 

uART

A universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (uART) is a block

 

of circuitry responsible for implementing serial communication.

 

 

Voltage

The electromotive force or potential difference in

 

an electrical system, expressed in volts.

 

 

 

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Overview

OVERVIEW

DISCLAIMER AND WARNING

IMPORTANT - Please read this disclaimer and warning carefully, and review the MōVI Pro Gimbal Operation Manual prior to use. If you have any questions, please contact support@freeflysystems.com prior to using the MōVI Pro.

You can review the most current version of this Operation Manual at www. freeflysystems.com/software-manuals.

By using MōVI Pro, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to this disclaimer. You agree that you are solely responsible for your conduct while using MōVI Pro and for any direct or indirect consequences that may result from its use.

Freefly Systems reserves the right to revise this Operation Manual and make changes from time to time without obligation to notify any persons of such revisions or changes. In no event shall Freefly Systems, its employees or authorized agents be liable for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, arising from the use of any technical or operational information contained in this document.

»» Always check MōVI Pro and its components prior to operation.

»» Always maintain awareness of your surroundings when operating MōVI Pro.

»» It is your responsibility to perform a full system check of MōVI Pro prior to every use.

»» It is your responsibility to learn how to safely operate MōVI Pro.

»» MōVI Pro is a tuned system with custom components selected for each application. Modification to, removal, or substitution of MōVI Pro components will void the warranty.

»» It is your responsibility to create shots that amaze the world.

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging or using your MōVI Pro Battery Pack. Failure to exercise caution while using the MōVI Pro Battery Pack, a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery, and failure to comply with the following warnings can result in battery malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, fire, personal injury, and/or property damage.

BATTERY SAFETY AND WARNINGS

You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging or using the MōVI Pro Battery Pack. Improper use may result in damage to the batteries, severe personal injury, and/ or fire.

»» Do not leave the MōVI Pro Battery Packs and charger unattended during use.

»» Stop using or charging the MōVI Pro Battery Pack immediately if the battery pack becomes or appears damaged, starts to balloon or swell, leaks, becomes deformed or gives off an odor, exceeds a temperature of 140ºF (60ºC), or if anything else abnormal occurs. Disconnect the battery and observe in a safe area outside of any building or

 

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vehicle for at least 45 minutes, as a damaged battery can experience a delayed chemical reaction that could possibly result in fire.

»» Never disassemble, modify, puncture, shock, crash, short circuit, and/or expose the MōVI Pro Battery Packs to a flame. Leakage, smoke emission, ignition, explosion or fire can occur, which may result in personal injury or property damage.

»» Never drop the charger or MōVI Pro Battery Packs.

»» Never allow an electrical short between the battery’s positive and negative terminals.

»» Never allow minors to charge or use MōVI Pro Battery Packs without adult supervision.

»» Never allow MōVI Pro Battery Packs to come in contact with moisture at any time.

»» Never leave MōVI Pro Battery Packs in an automobile or direct sunlight.

»» Never place or carry MōVI Pro Battery Packs in your pockets or clothing.

»» Always use MōVI Pro Battery Packs to power MōVI Pro. Alternate batteries are not supported.

»» MōVI Pro Battery Packs should be stored in a vented, fire-proof container. No more than two MōVI Pro Battery Packs should be placed in a container to avoid chain reactions. The recommended storage temperature range is 10ºC to 26ºC. Exposure to high temperatures may cause fire, even with undamaged MōVI Pro Battery Packs.

»» Never charge or store MōVI Pro Battery Packs in extreme heat (>30ºC) or cold (<0ºC).

»» Do not store fully charged MōVI Pro Battery Packs for long periods of time.

»» Damaged batteries are extremely sensitive to temperature fluctuation and care should be taken in their immediate disposal.

»» Do not discharge MōVI Pro Battery Packs with current exceeding the 8-10A of continuous discharge current. It will cause the battery to overheat and may result in battery deterioration, swelling, bursting, or fire.

»» Always discharge in a fireproof location.

»» In purchasing MōVI Pro Battery Packs as part of MōVI Pro, the buyer agrees to bear all responsibilities of the risks and not hold Freefly Systems, its owners and employees, its distributors, and/or its retailers responsible for any accidents, injury to persons, and

property damage. If you do not agree to these conditions, please return the MōVI Pro and MōVI Pro Battery Packs to the place of purchase in a new and unused condition.

 

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All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of MōVI Pro Battery Packs can result in fire. By handling, charging, or using the included MōVI Pro Battery Packs, you assume all risks associated with MōVI Pro Battery Packs. If you are not prepared to

NOTE accept complete liability for the purchase and/or use of the batteries, you are advised to return them in new and unused condition to the place of purchase immediately.

CHARGING PROCEDURE SAFETY AND WARNINGS

You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging your MōVI Pro Battery Packs.

»» Always charge MōVI Pro Battery Pack with MōVI Pro Battery Charger. An unqualified charger may cause damage to the batteries or a fire.

»» Never charge or use a MōVI Pro Battery Pack that shows any damage or disfigurement of any kind, as this may be a sign of internal damage. Any damage to the protective cover or connector is also reason to discontinue use.

»» Do not leave MōVI Pro Battery Packs unattended while charging.

»» Always inspect MōVI Pro Battery Packs before charging.

»» Never charge near moisture, extreme temperatures, flammable or combustible materials.

»» Never charge a MōVI Pro Battery Pack while inside a vehicle.

»» Never attempt to charge a MōVI Pro Battery Pack that is damaged or is completely dead.

»» Always monitor the temperature of the MōVI Pro Battery Pack while charging. If the MōVI Pro Battery Pack becomes hot to the touch or begins to deform, discontinue charging immediately. Disconnect the battery from the charger and observe it in a safe place for at least 45 minutes.

 

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BATTERY DISPOSAL PROCEDURE

LiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal. The following steps must be taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself, your property or anyone who comes in contact with the battery.

1.Contact your state or local HAZMAT agency inquire about disposal procedures for LiPo batteries with battery management systems.

2.Follow any instructions provided by your state or local HAZMAT agency for the disposal of LiPo batteries.

Do not transport or ship batteries which have more than 1.0V per cell charged or show signs of damage without

following the instructions given by the HAZMAT agency

NOTE

 

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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF PRODUCT OR FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS (HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY), EVEN IF FREEFLY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY’S LIABILITY FOR A PRODUCT (WHETHER ASSERTED AS A TORT CLAIM, A CONTRACT CLAIM OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO FREEFLY FOR SUCH PRODUCT. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEFLY’S LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY BUYER TO FREEFLY FOR PRODUCT IN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS. IN NO EVENT WILL FREEFLY OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE

GOODS BY BUYER. IN NO EVENT WILL FREEFLY OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY LATE DELIVERY. THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL APPLY TO ALL LIABILITIES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST BUYER. THESE

LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. THE LIMITATION SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY WHERE THE DAMAGES ARISE OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.

Freefly shall not be liable for damages or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of MōVI Pro including, but not limited to, the following situations:

»» Failure of operator to follow proper instructions and safety warnings found at www. freeflysystems.com.

»» Failure of the operator to understand and operate the gimbal within the operating limitations described in this manual.

»» Failure of the operator to follow onboard safety warnings while using MōVI Pro.

»» Failure of the operator to inspect MōVI Pro and its components prior to operation.

»» Failure of the operator to properly maintain and/or service MōVI Pro through an authorized Freefly Service Center with genuine MōVI Pro parts.

»» Use of third-party products on MōVI Pro.

»» Use of MōVI Pro in unsafe conditions, including but not limited to, bad or severe weather, such as rain, wind, snow, lightning, dust storms, etc.

»» Improper operation, misjudgment or risky behavior while using MōVI Pro.

»» Infringement of third party data, audio or video rights recorded when using MōVI Pro.

 

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WARRANTY

SPECIFICATIONS

Freefly warrants all products will be of good quality and workmanship and free from material defects. Upon the expiration of the time periods below, all liabilities of Freefly will terminate. In no event shall Freefly be liable for consequential damages. Freefly may use refurbished parts for repairs or replacements. Certain products may be subject to a separate software license agreement.

STANDARD WARRANTY

A Standard Warranty is granted to the original purchaser by Freefly for a period of one (1) year, parts and labor. The Standard Warranty does not apply to MōVI Pro Battery Packs. The Standard Warranty covers parts and labor charges for Product that has been returned with shipment to an Authorized Service Center by Buyer. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Freefly. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims. All warranty returns shall be done in accordance with Freefly’s warranty Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) policy, which can be found on our website. Any repaired or replaced Product shall be warranted as set forth in this

section for a period the greater of (a) the balance of the applicable warranty period relating to such Product or (b) ninety (90) days after it is received by Buyer. Only the components that were repaired or replaced will be eligible for the 90-day period as set forth above. The Standard Warranty effective date is the date of “ex works” from Woodinville, Washington.

EXCLUSIVE BATTERY WARRANTY

Freefly warrants that MōVI Pro Battery Packs purchased or included with the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by Buyer. Battery product warranty is limited to original defects in material and workmanship. Due to the nature and use of these batteries, there is no term warranty. Misuse, abuse, incorrect charging, failure to comply with applicable battery warnings and guidelines, and other inappropriate use of the batteries are not covered under this warranty.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS

All Freefly warranties do not cover (a) maintenance, repair or replacement necessitated by loss or damage resulting from any cause other than normal use and operation of the Product in accordance with Freefly’s specifications and owner’s manual, including but not limited to: theft, exposure to weather conditions, operator negligence, misuse, abuse, improper electrical/ power supply; (b) alterations, modifications or repairs by Buyer or unauthorized third parties;

(c) accident, disaster, improper handling or storage, droppage, modification, opening sealed components, use of third party accessories or acts of nature or any other peril originating from outside the Product; (d) transportation damage, lack of or improper maintenance, defective batteries, battery leakage; and (e) cosmetic damage or other non-operating parts. Removal or modification of sealed components, including but not limited to, motors or electronics, voids any and all warranties. Breaking the seal on any sealed components, including but not limited to motors or electronics, is prohibited and voids any and all warranties unless otherwise approved by Freefly. Any parts replaced by Freefly during warranty repair are the property of Freefly and will

 

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not be returned to Buyer. Freefly may use refurbished parts for repairs or replacements.

Freefly products are compatible with Freefly software, Freefly parts and Freefly products only. Use of any software, parts, or products, other than Freefly or Freefly approved software, parts, and products, which plug into or directly affect the function or performance of Freefly products voids any and all warranties.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH ABOVE, FREEFLY AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS OR TERMS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW, CUSTOM, USAGE OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE FREEFLY PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON-INFRINGEMENT

OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, INTEGRATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FREEFLY AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULT OF THE FREEFLY PRODUCT. THE SOLE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS AS STATED ABOVE. THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY GIVEN BY FREEFLY AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS TO THE BUYER AND IS NON-TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER THIRD PARTIES. FREEFLY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BROUGHT IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF FREEFLY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF FREEFLY EXCEED THE INDIVIDUAL PRICE OF THE PRODUCT ON WHICH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED.

THIRD PARTY WARRANTY

Freefly does not honor warranty agreements extended by third parties. Only warranty agreements granted by Freefly will be honored by Freefly.

NON-WARRANTY REPAIR

Product that no longer qualifies for Warranty Repair may be sent to an Authorized Freefly Service Center subject to an evaluation fee. Freefly will provide a quotation for the repair of the Product. The Customer is responsible for all costs associated with such refurbishment, such as troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, test, calibration, storage, and shipping costs. The evaluation fee will be applied to the cost of the refurbishment if the cost of the refurbishment is greater than the evaluation fee. Any repaired or replaced product shall be warranted for ninety (90) days after it is received by Buyer. Only the components that were repaired or replaced will be eligible for the

90-day period. Any parts replaced by Freefly during non-warranty repair are the property of Freefly and will not be returned to Buyer. Freefly may use refurbished parts for non-warranty repair.

LAW GOVERNING

These terms are governed by Washington State law (without regard to conflict of law principles or the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.) Freefly reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice. For up-to-date warranty information, visit www.freeflysystems.com.

 

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INTRODUCTION

The Freefly MōVI Pro represents the next generation of digital 3-axis stabilization systems. Designed and built with the goal of creating the world’s most versatile camera movement system, the MōVI Pro will revolutionize and democratize the creation of professional motion picture content. Using active and inertial stabilization, the MōVI Pro allows filmmakers precise, intuitive, and creative control of the camera, and its new features grant even more possibilities to create world-class content quickly and easily.

This manual will teach you how to set up, balance, and tune your MōVI Pro. It also includes detailed descriptions of the MōVI Pro’s features and capabilities to familiarize you with the possibilities of using it in conjunction with the rest of the Freefly ecosystem of products.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

Throughout the manual, warnings, cautions and notes are used to highlight various important procedures. These are defined as follows:

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Warnings are used to highlight

Cautions are used to highlight

Notes are used to highlight

procedures which, if not strictly

procedures which, if not

specific operating conditions

observed, may result in personal

strictly observed, may cause

or steps of a procedure.

injury or loss of life.

damage to equipment.

 

 

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Freefly Movi PRO User Manual

FEATURES

8

9

1

6

 

4

 

3

10

MECHANICAL FEATURES

1.Built-in Display The addition of a built-in display with a 4-button control system gives users command over basic tuning and adjustments without the need for additional devices.

2.Redesigned Structure A redesigned structure improves performance and adds features to increase the MōVI Pro’s capabilities.

3.Increased Torque New, lightweight direct-drive brushless motors provide twice the pan torque of the first generation MōVI.

4.Internal Wiring Updated wiring is now internally routed and strain relieved, preventing damage to cables and enhancing reliability in a variety of weather conditions.

5.Aerial Ready Go from handheld to aerial in less than 60 seconds; with dual GPS antennas, lightweight construction, high torque motors, and an integrated FIZ driver, the MōVI PRO is unmatched in aerial performance.

6.Camera Rail The addition of dovetails, revised camera mounts, easier top mounting, and a wide-body design results in an ultra versatile, lightweight camera rail that can easily be mounted and removed.

7.Rugged System Designed as a precision instrument with the toughness to withstand every environment from the set to the outdoors.

 

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POWER FEATURES

8.Intelligent Batteries Brand new MōVI Pro Battery Packs come with built-in power indicators, intelligent battery management systems, and a refined new design.

9.Hot Swapping One handed battery swaps and hot swapping are now possible through a redesigned battery system which is built to keep the MōVI Pro shooting.

10.Camera and Accessory Power Using the combined power of two 22.2V batteries, the MōVI Pro can power itself, the camera, and more for over an hour.

CONTROL FEATURES

11.REDLink Command Protocol Integrated REDLink Command Protocol grants users full control over RED EPIC and SCARLET camera adjustments, even when the user is hundreds of feet away from the mounted camera.

SOFTWARE FEATURES

13.MōVI Pro App Using new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology users can connect to their MōVI Pro instantly from within the Android or iOS app to update, tune, adjust, and monitor the MōVI Pro.

14.Instant Booting Advances in sensor initialization allow ultra fast boot times, maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime.

15.Autotuning MōVI Pro is the first gimbal that requires no user tuning of filters or stiffness;

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12.FIZ Control Utilizing the world’s smallest fully integrated 3-axis FIZ controller, the MōVI Pro reduces shooting weight and FIZ setup time with all industry standard motors.

its high performance tuning algorithms achieve optimum filters and stiffness in ~10 seconds.

16.Stability Improvements Refined software, new calibration techniques, and highly precise

sensors create a camera movement system that can endure the most challenging of shots while maintaining perfectly smooth footage.

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GETTING TO KNOW MōVI PRO

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

MōVI Pro

345

×

345

×

432mm

(L×W×H)

Camera Cage

196

×

200

×

175mm

(L×W×H)

MECHANICAL

Pan Range of Motion

Unlimited

Roll Range of Motion

±60º

Tilt Range of Motion (Normal Mode)

+90º above horizontal to -165º below horizontal

Tilt Range of Motion (Inverted Mode)

+165º above horizontal to -90º below horizontal

Max Pan Rate

360º/s

Max Roll Rate

360º/s

Max Tilt Rate

360º/s

Weight

2.65kg

Max Payload

6.80kg

Max Operating Speed

100km/hr (dependent on payload)

Operating Temperatures

-20° to 50°C

Ingress Protection

IP52 (dust & water droplet protected)

Mounting System

Freefly Toad In The Hole (TITH) Quick Release

ELECTRONICS

Data Logging Rate

5, 10, and 25 Hz

Connections

Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2 and

 

2.4GHz Custom FHSS Radio

Motor Type

Direct-drive 3 phase Brushless

Data Storage

microSD

Port Types

GCU ports:

 

COM1, 12V, COM 2

 

TSU Ports:

 

LTC Timecode In/Out, EXP,

 

CANbus + Battery Voltage, CAM, 12-14V CAM, 12V

 

AUX, F,I,Z, USB Type C

 

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GCU AND TSU LAYOUTS

GIMBAL CONTROL UNIT

 

1

2

3

 

6 4

5

GCU LAYOUT

1.Power Button

a.Push (ON)

b.Hold (OFF)

2.Back Button

3.Forward Button

4.Select Option (-)

5.Select Option (+)

6.microSD Card Slot

 

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1 2 3

GCU CONNECTOR LAYOUT

1. COM 1

3. COM 2

2. 12V

 

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TILT STAGE UNIT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

TSU CONNECTOR LAYOUT

1.

TC

6.

12V AUX

2.

EXP

7.

Focus

3.

CAN

8.

Iris

4.

CAM

9.

Zoom

5.

12-14V CAM

10.

USB C DRP

 

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GIMBAL CONTROL UNIT CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS

All connector pinouts are shown looking into the function side of the connectors on the GCU and TSU, unless stated otherwise.

CONNECTOR: COM 1

TYPE: JST GH 6-PIN

1 2 3 4 5 6

CONNECTOR: 12V

TYPE: FEMALE D-TAP

1.GND

2.+5V

3.UARTn_TX

4.UARTn_RX

5.UARTn_CTS

6.UARTn_RTS

- +

CONNECTOR: COM 2

TYPE: JST GH 6-PIN

1 2 3 4 5 6

1.(+) 12V DTAP V+

2.(-) 12V DTAP GND

1.GND

2.+5V

3.UARTn_TX

4.UARTn_RX

5.UARTn_CTS

6.UARTn_RTS

 

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TILT STAGE UNIT CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS

All connector pinouts are shown looking into the function side of the connectors on the GCU and

TSU, unless stated otherwise.

CONNECTOR: TC (LTC TIMECODE) TYPE: 3.5MM JACK

1 2 3 4

*Shown from Function Side of the male 3.5mm Jack

CONNECTOR: EXP (EXPANSION) TYPE: JST ZPH 10 PIN

10 8 6 4 2

9 7 5 3 1

1.(Base, Mic) - LTC IN

2.(Ring, Gnd) - GND

3.(Ring, Right) - SYNC IN

4.(Tip, Left) - LTC OUT

1.GND

2.+12V

3.GND

4.+5V

5.TxD1/Tx-

6.RxD1/Rx+

7.TxD2/Tx+

8.RxD2/Rx-

9.GPI/UART RX

10.GPO/UART TX

 

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CONNECTOR: CAN (CANBUS) TYPE: MOLEX MICROFIT RA 4 PIN

1

2

3

4

CONNECTOR: CAM (CAMERA) TYPE: MOLEX MICROFIT RA 8 PIN

1 2 3 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

6

 

7

8

 

 

 

 

CONNECTOR: 12-14V CAM (CAMERA POWER) TYPE: FEMALE D-TAP

- +

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1.GND

2.+V Ba

3.CAN H

4.CAN L

1.GND

2.+5V

3.RxD

4.TxD

5.LANC Power

6.LANC Signal

7.GPO/UART TX

8.GPI/UART RX

1.(+) 14V DTAP V+

2.(-) 14V DTAP GND

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CONNECTOR: 12V (AUXILIARY POWER) TYPE: FEMALE D-TAP

- +

CONNECTOR: F (FOCUS MOTOR) TYPE: MOLEX MICROFIT RA 6 PIN

1 2 3

4 5 6

CONNECTOR: I (IRIS MOTOR) TYPE: MOLEX MICROFIT RA 6 PIN

1 2 3

4 5 6

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1.(+) 12V DTAP V+

2.(-) 12V DTAP GND

1.Motor A

2.Motor B

3.+5V

4.GND

5.Encoder A

6.Encoder B

1.Motor A

2.Motor B

3.+5V

4.GND

5.Encoder A

6.Encoder B

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CONNECTOR: Z (ZOOM MOTOR) TYPE: MOLEX MICROFIT RA 6 PIN

1 2 3

4 5 6

1.Motor A

2.Motor B

3.+5V

4.GND

5.Encoder A

6.Encoder B

CONNECTOR: USB PORT

TYPE: USB TYPE C DRP (SOURCE AND SINK 5V)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

MōVI PRO OVERVIEW

GPS Satellite

Radio Controller*

HD Video Link,

 

Preview Monitor*

MIMIC

 

2.4GHz MōVI Controller*

MōVI Pro App

*NOT INCLUDED

 

 

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MōVI PRO CONTROL PATHS

 

 

 

 

 

MIMIC

 

 

 

 

 

2.4GHz MōVI Controller*

Radio Controller*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MōVI

Controller

Receiver

Gimbal

Control

Unit

Tilt Stage Unit

Pan Motor

Roll Motor

Tilt Motor

 

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MōVI PRO POWER SYSTEM

Intelligent Batteries

Pan ESC

Gimbal

 

Control

 

Unit

 

12v

 

Aux

Roll ESC

 

Tilt ESC

 

Tilt-Stage

Unit

12v

Aux

(i.e. Transmitter)

Camera

 

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