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FC1212-P
User Manual
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XAIRCRAFT FC1212-P User Manual

XAircraft FC1212-P
User Manual
V1.03
This Manual is for: FC1212-P and XAircraft Center 1.8
Contents
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 1
XAircraft FC1212-P Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1
Wiring of FC1212-P ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Notice.................................................................................................................................................. 3
HITEC，FUTABA，WFLY Receiver Wiring ............................................................................................. 4
JR，Spektrum Receiver Wiring ................................................................................................................ 4
Install AHRS-S V2 and Compass ............................................................................................................. 5
Install AHRS-P................................................................................................................................................ 6
GPS LED Indication ...................................................................................................................................... 7
XAircraft Center Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 8
FAQ of Connection ....................................................................................................................................... 9
XAircraft Center User Manual ................................................................................................................................ 11
XAircraft Profiles ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Custom Profiles .......................................................................................................................................... 11
General Input and Calibration .............................................................................................................. 17
REV TEST: Check the Response of Transmitter Control ............................................................... 17
Motor Power On Type ............................................................................................................................. 18
How to Use AUX Functions .................................................................................................................... 18
X.BUS Input ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Gimbal Remote Control Input ............................................................................................................... 19
Turn OFF/ON Gimbal Auto-compensation by Transmitter ......................................................... 19
Gimbal Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Servo Output Period ................................................................................................................................ 21
GPS ATT Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Height Hold ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Return to Home (RtH) .............................................................................................................................. 22
Compass Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 23
Carefree......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Heading Lock .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Design Rules ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Symbol .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Indication ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Show Lamp! Function .............................................................................................................................. 25
Firmware Upgrade FAQ ........................................................................................................................... 28
Quick Setup Guide ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
1. Test without Propellers ............................................................................................................... 30
2. Sticks Control Test ........................................................................................................................ 30
3. Auto-leveling Test ......................................................................................................................... 31
FAQ of Flight ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
1. Using XAircraft products within the limits permitted by local laws and PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE AGING
AND WORN PARTS, AND FLY WHEN THEY ALL regulations. XAircraft is not responsible for any illegal activities。
2. The FC1212-P and related modules are aeromodelling products only. Please strictly follow the aeromodelling
safe function rules, XAircraft does not hold responsible for any control over its operation or usage.
3. Model aircraft are not toys! Fly under professional guidance and strictly follow instruction rules in this
document. XAircraft is not responsible for consequences caused by improper install, wrong setting or operation.
Security Notes
1. Familiarize yourself with fly environment and any obstacles. Identify any potential hazards such as power lines,
cars, people, etc.
2. Do not fly the aircraft when fatigued, drunk or your mental state has been compromised which may cause an
accident.
3. Stay away from wet areas. Do not fly in the rain or wet environments which can cause device failure and
probably lead to danger. Do not fly at night or in windy conditions.
4. Stay away from any fire resulting in damage of the electronic parts or others such as the flight battery.
5. Do not fly alone during your preliminary flights. If you need help, please enlist the aid of an experienced pilot
before flying for the first time.
6. Prepare rescue tools such as cell phones or other communication devices which should you need to call for
help.
7. Please fly under the safe take-off weight, do not overload the aircraft otherwise will lead to danger.
8. Ensure all the equipment operates correctly before flight and that there is no transmitter interference or
conflicts.
9. Do not touch any moving or powered parts. Do not try to catch the quadcopter which has rotating motors or
blades for example. Keep loose clothing away from moving parts as they may get caught and could cause physical harm.
10. Always throttle down to minimum before fly.
11. Remove the propellers when testing the remote device or motors operation. Attach the propellers after you
have tested that everything is working good to prevent an accident.
12. Assemble the aircraft with accessories XAircraft provides. XAircraft is not responsible for any consequence
resulted from assembly with other accessories or modifications.
XAircraft FC1212-P Overview
XAircraft is FC1212-P is specialize design for multi-copter, support 2 to 8 frame multi-copter.
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Mode
Functions
MEMO.
INPUT5 disconnected
Attitude Mode
Normal Mode (NOR.)
No Auto-leveling ability
No-recommend to beginner
Attitude Mode (ATT.)
Has the ability of auto-leveling. Height Hold is available if autopilot is plugged-in and function is enabled.
GPS Attitude Mode (GPS ATT.)
The copter will try to hold its position by GPS when you release the pitch and roll sticks. Height Hold is available.
Warning: must ensure the GPS has got enough satellites before flight, see the autopilot manual.
Light
Flash Mode
Indication
Link Irregular Flash
FC1212-P is communicating with XAircraft Center software ware.
OFF
Unconnected with software ware or no communication with PC.
Port A~ Port B
OFF
No module connected.
Solid ON
Module connected and works normal.
Flashing once in a while
When there’s any communication data error with the module. If it keeps flashing should stop flying and check.
System
Four times flashing at power on
FC system self-check.
Fast Flashing in Green
Throttle protection after system self-check. Put down the throttle, the protection will be canceled.
FC1212-P Interface
Note:
1. AUX Function: XAircraft Center software set up for AUX1-3.
2. Output 1-Output 8 Default output is UltraPWM output , adequate for XAircraft UltraPWM high speed ESC ,
using other ESC need to create custom profile.
3. INPUT5 Flight mode (please connect XAircraft software to make sure the RC reflect correct).
FC1212-P LED Indication
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Double flashing in green
No valid RC signal detected.
Slow Flashing in green
FC works normal, ready to fly.
Green Light is Solid ON
The copter is in flight
Red light Solid ON
Upgrading firmware. Or system Error: please contact with distributor or XAircraft directly.
FC1212-P Related Modules
Module
Function
MEMO.
AHRS
Must choose AHRS-S V2 or AHRS-P
Attitude and Heading Referencing System
Compass
Option. Offers better precision of heading. Also provides heading lock and carefree functions.
AHRS-P has a built-in compass already
Autopilot
Option. Provides Height Hold, Position Hold (GPS ATT mode) and Return to Home functions.
Have to work with compass Pilot Lamp
Option, show flight mode and warning.
Wiring of FC1212-P
Connect to Receiver
Safety Notice
After connecting the Receiver (RX) and FC1212-P, must check the Reverse Settings work well. You have to check the reverse settings of your transmitter:
1. Do the Ground Test without propellers installed after all assembly work done.
2. Or you can connect to XAircraft Center to do the Rev Test.
WARNING: INCORRECT REVERSE SETTINGS MAY LEAD TO DANGER.
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HITEC，FUTABA，WFLY Receiver Wiring
JR，Spektrum Receiver Wiring
Other functions: Go to the FC1212-P interface definition for connecting your RX with FC1212-P.
AHRS Installation
FC1212 - P is compatible with two AHRS modules: AHRS-S v2 and AHRS-P, option one what needed.
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Light
Flash Mode
Indication
Red
Flashing 4 times at power on
System self-check. Flash randomly
Red light is up when gyro over loaded.
Solid ON
AHRS calibrating or upgrading.
Green
Fast flashing at power on
Gyro auto-calibration, no touch while the green light flashing avoid any vibration.
Solid ON
Connection with FC1212-P normally.
Flashing once in a while
Communication error with FC1212-P, if green light keep flashing have to stop flying and check cable
Green light and red light in turns
Communicating fatal error with FC1212-P, have to stop flying and check.
Light
Flash Mode
Indication
Green Solid ON
Works normal.
Blinking
Calibrating, see Compass Calibration below.
Install AHRS-S V2 and Compass
Note：
1. Pay attention the direction of AHRS and Compass when install.
2. Have to use the shock absorption provided by XAircraft when install AHRS-S V2.
3. AHRS-S V2 can connect with any port of port A ~port E of FC1212-P.
4. Due to the compass is susceptible interference by electromagnetism, should avoid electric cables near the
compass when install.
AHRS-S V2 LED Indication
Compass LED Indication
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Install AHRS-P
AHRS-P has a built-in Compass, compass is susceptible interference by electromagnetism, should avoid electric cables near the AHRS-P.
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Install Autopilot
Light
Flash Mode
Indication
Red
Fast Flash
Flight mode is Normal mode
Flash in one second
Flight mode is Attitude mode
Flash in five seconds
Flight mode is GPS Attitude mode
Green Fast Flash
No satellite or less than 4 satellites connected.
Flash in one second
Low Accuracy GPS Attitude mode, 4-6 satellites connected.
Autopilot can connect with any port of Port A ~ Port E on FC1212-P through 6 pin cable.
Notice:
1. Have to work with Compass.
2. GPS should install higher than other electric devices, far away from UBEC ,RC, Video Transmitter or other
devices to avoid interference on GPS signal.
3. Don't use GPS between buildings.
GPS LED Indication
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Flash in five seconds
High Accuracy GPS Attitude mode, 7 or more Satellites connected.
XAircraft Center Overview
Installation
Get related software from XAircraft CD or XAircraft website (http://wiki.XAircraft.com). After enter the XAircraft WIKI site, click "Downloads" on left side. In the XAircraft Center Download page, you can download the latest and old XAircraft Center software and .NET Framework and USB driver.
1. Install NET Framework: if your PC never installed Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 before, please download and
install it.
2. Install XAircraft Center.
Connecting FC1212-P with XAircraft Center
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The Connect button is green when USB Link is connected with PC correctly.
FAQ of Connection
1. Error information : connection timeout a) Ensure 4 pin cable connected correct with link port of FC1212-P, not other link port of AHRS or
other modules.
b) Ensure 4 pin cable is well.
2. Error information : Firmware version too low or Failed to get the configure data a) Update XAircraft Center to latest version b) Use the upgrade on line function of XAircraft Center to upgrade FC1212-P firmware. Also upgrade
the other modules.
3. Connect button is always in gray. a) Ensure USB Link connection correct with PC. b) If USB Link connected well, can try to reinstall the USB Driver downloaded from XAircraft WIKI site.
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