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CRANE 2S

User Guide

ZHIYUN-EN-v1.10

Contents

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Packing list

Packing list ·····················································································1

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Get to know the CRANE 2S

Get to know the CRANE 2S ····························································2

Port introduction ·············································································3

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Charging and Bat tery

Charger and battery description ······················································4

Charging Procedure ········································································5

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Installation and Balance Adjustment

Installing the battery ········································································6

Installing the tripod ··········································································6

Installing the quick release base plate ··············································6

Installing the camera ·······································································7

Connecting the control cable ··························································8

Balance adjustment ········································································9

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Using the CRANE 2S

Quick Release Plate Adjustment Module··········································12

How to use the hex wrench ····························································13

Control panel description ································································13

Display screen description ······························································15

Menu options description································································17

Motor Torque Adjustment ································································19

Operation Modes ···········································································20

Manual Repositioning ·····································································24

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How to Use the A pp

App Download ···············································································25

Connect and activate ······································································25

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APP Operations

Main App Features ·········································································26

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Calibration and firmware upgrade

When is Calibration Required ··························································27

How to initialize ···············································································27

How to perform six-side calibration ··················································28

Motor Fine-tuning ···········································································30

CRANE 2S firmware upgrade ··························································30

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Product Specifications

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Disclaimer and Warnings

Reading Tips ··················································································33

Warnings························································································33

Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································34

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Warranty Terms

Warranty Period ··············································································37

Warranty Exclusions ········································································37

Warranty Claim Procedure ·······························································37

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Contact Card

Packing list

Packing list

The product package comes with the following items. If there are any missing items,
please contact ZHIYUN or your local distributor.

CRANE 2S × 1 Quick release plate × 1 Camera Backing Base × 1

Tripod × 1 18650 lithium battery × 3 Charger × 1

Wrench × 3 1/4-20 screw x 3

Type-C to Mini USB camera

control cable x 1

USB Type-C Cable x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 Storage case x 1

Type-C to Type-C camera

control cable x 1

Type-C to Micro USB

camera control cable x 1

Type-C to Multi-USB

camera control cable x 1

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1. Tilt axis

2. Quick release base

3. Pan axis motor

4.1/4” screw thread with crown
gear

5. Follow focus wheel

6. Handle

7. Tilt axis motor

8. Roll axis

9. Roll axis motor

10. Pan axis

11. Control panel

12.1/4 threaded hole (compatible

with 3/8)

13. Tripod

14. Vertical shooting safety lock

15. Vertical shooting locking screw

16. Tilt axis locking switch

17. Tilt axis locking latch

18. Type-C port for TransMount

Follow Focus Motor × 2

19. Quick release base safety lock

20. Pan axis locking screw

21. Pan axis locking switch

22. Trigger button

23. Roll axis locking screw

24. Roll axis locking switch

25. Quick release plate safety lock

26. Quick release plate adjustment

module

27. Quick release plate locking

latch

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28. Type-C camera control port

29. Quick release base adjustment
module

30. Quick release base locking latch

31. 1/4” screw thread with crown gear

32. Type-C firmware update port

Serial

No.

1

Port type Function Output Input

Type-C camera control

port

Type-C port for

2

TransMount Follow

Focus Motor

3 firmware update port

33. 1/4 camera locking screw

34. Camera backing base

35. Quick release plate

36. Lens support

37. Locking screw for lens support

Port introduction

Camera connection and control 5V1A NA

TransMount Zoom or Focus

Motors connection and control

Connect to the computer to

upgrade the CRANE 2S firmware

8.7V2A NA

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Charging and Battery

状态指示灯

Before using the CRANE 2S for the first time, use the charging device provided in the
package to fully charge the batteries so as to activate them and ensure the smooth
use of the product.

Charger and battery description

Charger specifications

Name: 18650 Li-ion battery （three

slots)
Model: CH18650-3B
Input: 5V=2400mA
Output: 4.2V=800mA × 3

● The LED indicator shines solid red

when charging.

● The LED indicators shines solid blue

when fully charged.

① The stabilizer is equipped with batteries of high energy density, which

may cause fire, economic loss or personal injury when improperly stored
or handled. Please read the disclaimer and warning herein as well as the
description on the battery label carefully before using the batteries.

② Please use batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only. ZHIYUN will not

take any responsibility for explosion, fire and/or accidents caused by non­ZHIYUN batteries.

When the batteries are not in use, please make sure to put them in the battery slot
of the package or in plastic storage cases (the storage case needs to be purchased
separately).

Status indicator lights

Battery specifications

Name: 18650 Li-ion battery
Model: INR 18650-26EC
Capacity: 2600mAh
Voltage: 3.7V

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Charging and Battery

Charging Procedure

1. Insert the batteries into the charger in the right direction(positive/negative end)

accordingly.

2. Connect the charger to the adapter via the USB Type-C cable.

3. Plug the adapter into a power outlet to start charging.

USB Type-C

cable

① Due to the differences of the charger itself, charging the batteries may fail

when the power supply is insufficient (for instance, when the current of the
adapter is lower than 500mA). Conditions may vary depending on the specific
chargers used. It is recommended to use an adapter with a higher current
capacity.

② The battery cannot be charged through the Type-C port on the stabilizer.

① Please use a qualified standard 5V/ ≥ 2000mA adapter for battery charging;

charging time depends on the maximum input current of the adapter.

② This stabilizer comes standard with three high-discharge-rate ZHIYUN

batteries. Use ZHIYUN batteries only.

③ Please make sure the three batteries are fully charged. Undercharged

batteries can cause stabilizer malfunction.

Adapter Power supply

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①

②

①

②

Installing the battery

Unscrew the rear cover of the handle and install three original 18650 Li-ion batteries
(note the direction of the positive and negative poles of the batteries). Then, tighten
the rear cover of the handle.

Installing the tripod

Screw the tripod to the base of the CRANE 2S handle, then unfold the tripod and
place the CRANE 2S on a flat surface.

②

③

①

Installing the quick release base plate

Take out the quick release base and push the quick release base into the CRANE
2S tilt arm. The detachable design means that you can quickly dismount the camera
from the CRANE 2S. The rear of the quick release base contains three 1/4 screw
holes making it easy for you to mount the entire quick release base to other devices.

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Installing the camera

1.Mount the camera on the camera backing base and quick release plate, and

tighten the bottom screw. Mount the lens support to the front end of the quick
release plate and tighten the screw.

You may decide whether or not to use the camera backing base depending
on your camera-lens combo. You will need the camera backing base in the
following situations:

① When using smaller and lighter cameras, such as the Sony 6000 series

cameras.

② When using lenses with larger diameters, such as the Canon RF28-70mm F2

L USM lens.

③ When installing the TransMount Follow Focus Motor.
④ If it is difficult to balance the roll axis when the camera is mounted vertically.

2. Adjust the lens support on the quick release plate so that it can hold the lens.
Ensure that the lens is stable.

3. Install the quick release plate with the mounted camera onto the gimbal, and lock
the quick release plate.

Horizontal mount Vertical mount

To avoid mechanical noises from the gimbal, tighten the vertical locking screw

when mounting in horizontal mode; when mounting in vertical mode, tighten the
quick release base locking latch; and you may choose whether or not to install

the quick release base depending on the shooting conditions.

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Connecting the control cable

Control cable

interface type

Camera brand

and model
Take photo √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Take video √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Live Preview √ √ √ × × × ×

Digital zoom × × × × × × √

Method to select a camera manufacturer:
Press the menu button, turn the dial to “Camera Settings”, and press the right button once to access
camera settings. Turn the dial again to select the corresponding camera brand, and press the right
button once to confirm.

Type-C to Micro USB

name

Camera

Electronic

Focus

LN-MBUC-A01

Micro USB Mini USB Type-C Multi USB

Nikon Canon Panasonic Nikon Sony
D850 5D Mark Ⅳ 6D Mark Ⅱ EOS R GH5 Z6 A7RM3

AV √ √ √ √ √ √ ×
TV √ √ √ √ √ √ ×

ISO √ √ √ √ √ √ ×

EV √ √ √ √ √ √ ×

√ √ √ √ √ √ ×

① The table uses only some camera models as examples, and should only be taken as a

reference. For the full and latest list of camera models supported by the CRANE 2S, check
out the “CRANE 2S Camera Compatibility List” on ZHIYUN’s official website at www.zhiyun­tech.com.

② When using the CRANE 2S with a Sony camera, connect the control cable and turn on the

CRANE 2S before turning on the camera. Ensure that the camera has sufficient power. You
may use a motorized lens that supports optical zoom, or a non-motorized lens that supports
digital zoom. The lens type can be set in the camera menu.

Type-C to Mini

USB

LN-NBUC-A01

Type-C to Type-C

LN-UCUC-A01

Type-C to Multi

USB

LN-UCUS-A01

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Installation and Balance Adjustment

安装锁 定姿态 收纳锁 定姿态

Balance adjustment

① The CRANE 2S has three lock switches corresponding to each of the

three motor shafts. You can lock the CRANE 2S in the mounting or storage
position for your convenience. Make sure that the three lock switches are
unlocked when powering on to increase stability. Before balance adjustment,
you can lock the CRANE 2S in the mounting position and release the locks of
each axis in stages to facilitate balance adjustment.

Locked stage for

mounting

② Place the camera handle close to the tilt axis motor for optimal stability. Loosen

the quick release base locking latch and push the entire quick release base so
that the camera handle is close to the tilt axis motor before locking the latch.

Locked stage for

storage

①

②

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1. Tilt axis horizontal balance adjustment.

Plate Latch, push the camera to move forward or backward until the camera can
stay still and almost level with its lens facing front (as shown below). Complete
this step by tightening up Quick Release Plate Latch.

2. Tilt axis vertical balance adjustment.

thumb screw of the tilt axis, and push the camera to move upward or downward
until the camera can stay still with the lens facing up. Complete this step by
tightening up the thumb screw.

Unlock the tilt axis and Quick Release

Make the lens face up, slightly loosen the

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3. Roll axis balance adjustment.

axis thumb screw under the quick release plate, push the camera to move left or
right until the camera can stay still and horizontal to the ground. Complete this
step by tightening up thumb screw.

4. Pan axis balance adjustment.

screw on it, then adjust the pan axis until it stays still and horizontal to the ground.
Complete this step by tightening up thumb screw.

Unlock the roll axis, and slightly loosen the roll

Unlock the pan axis, slightly loosen the thumb

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Quick Release Plate Adjustment Module

1. Due to mechanical friction wear after a long time of use, the quick release plate
locking latch (quick release base locking latch) can still move back and forth (left
and right) after has been locked.

2. Now, you can keep pushing the adjustment module as shown in ① , adjust the
latch until it is loosened as shown in ② , then let go of the adjustment module as
shown in ① . Then, tighten the latch to ensure that the quick release plate (quick

release base) is properly locked. If it fails to lock the first time, you may repeat the
process several times until it is locked

2

1

1

2

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How to use the hex wrench

This product comes with hex wrenches in three sizes. The M1.5 and M2 wrenches
can be used for routine maintenance of the CRANE 2S. Tighten the screws as
necessary when they become loose. The M4 wrench can be used to lock the 1/4
screw of the quick release plate.

M2

M1.5

M4

Control panel description

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① Display screen

• Displays status information and camera
control parameters for the CRANE
2S (see display screen description for
details).

② Stabilizer joystick

• Push the joystick up and down, and
left and right to control the stabilizer
movement (does not work in PhoneGo
mode or Point of View mode).

③ Power button/record button

• Long press the power button for three
seconds to turn the CRANE 2S on or off.

• Press once to start/stop recording.

④ LV button

• Press once to access/exit live view mode
on the DSLR.

⑤ Left selection button

• Press to switch to the previous control
item in the main interface.

• Press to return to the previous menu level
in the menu interface.

• Controls the camera's electronic zoom
when mounted with a Sony camera.

⑥ Right selection button

• Press to switch to the next control item in
the main interface.

• Press to confirm selection in the menu
interface.

• Controls the camera's electronic zoom
when mounted with a Sony camera.

⑦ Photo button

• Half press this button to activate auto
camera focus.

• Full press this button to take a photo.

⑧ Dial

• Turn the dial to adjust camera parameters

*For installation instructions for TransMount Follow Focus Motor, refer to the instruction

manual that comes with TransMount Follow Focus Motor.

① When starting the CRANE 2S, hold the camera gently to prevent possible

malfunctions of the CRANE 2S, which may cause it to turn randomly, resulting in
damage to the camera.

② When starting the CRANE 2S, hold the handle or place the CRANE 2S on a desktop.

Shaking the CRANE 2S during startup may cause startup failure; do not leave the

handle suspended in the air.

in the main interface.

• Rotate the dial to move up and down in
the menu interface.

⑨ Menu button

• Press to access or exit menu options.

⑩ Follow focus wheel

• The dial either controls the rotation of the
electronic follow focus or TransFollow
Focus Motor - you can select one in the
menu.

M button

⑪

• Press the M button and the CRANE 2S
will switch between Pan Following mode
and Locking mode (Pan Following mode
is the default mode after powering on).

• Press the M button twice and the
CRANE 2S will switch between Point of
View mode and Vortex mode. Press the
M button again to return to Pan Following
mode.

• Press the M button thrice and the
CRANE 2S will enter Phone Go mode.
Press the M button again to return to
Pan Following mode.

• Long press the M button and the CRANE
2S will enter or exit Standby mode.

Trigger button

⑫

• Press or press and hold to enter
Following mode (you can select this in
the menu). Press again or release the
button to return to the previous mode.

• Press twice and the motor will return to
the initial point of the current mode (this
will not work in Phone Go mode or Point
of View mode).

• Press thrice to rotate the pan axis
motor 180° . The current mode remains
unchanged (this does not work in
Locking mode).

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Display screen description

Camera parameters are not

adjustable

Sony camera connection

Camera parameters are

adjustable

菜单界面

*Motor torque

*电机⼒矩

Camera Settings

相机设置

Parameter Settings

参数设置

Menu interface

control interface

请激活

Activation prompt interface Standby interface

Axis lock prompt interface

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Icon description:

Camera successfully connected to gimbal

Camera is in video mode

Camera is in photo mode

Current battery level

Indicates that the locks on the three axes have not been
released and an alarm will sound (release the locks, and
press and hold the M button to resume operation)

Standby icon, displayed when the motor is in sleep mode

You are in Pan Following mode

You are in Locking mode

You are in Point of View mode

You are in Vortex mode

You are in Following mode

You are in Go mode

Current aperture

Current shutter speed

Current ISO

Current EV

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Menu options description

Motor Torque

Camera Settings

Parameter Settings

TransMount Follow

Focus Motor

Settings

Sony camera

Speed

Smoothness

Deadband

Restore default

settings

lite/focus

Automatic parameter tuning

Custom

Level

Close (Close port)

Panasonic camera

Control speed of joystick

Follow speed of motor

(control in reverse direction)

Firmware Upgrade

Canon camera

Power supply off

Power supply on

Nikon camera

ccs (extension)

Fuji camera

Olympus

zcam

bmpcc

sigma

Sensitivity

AB point

Reverse

Tilt axis

Roll axis

Pan axis

Tilt axis

Roll axis

Pan axis

Confirm

Cancel

Tilt axis

Roll axis

Pan axis

Low torque

Medium torque

High torque

Tilt axis

Roll axis

Pan axis

Tilt axis

Roll axis

Pan axis

Low

Medium

High

Set point A

Set point B

Clear AB point

Disable

Enable

Start upgrade

Force upgrade

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Sensitivity

TransMount Follow

Focus Motor

Settings

Wheel Settings

Button settings Trigger button

Joystick settings

Calibration settings

Angle (fine-tuning

on motor angle)

language

About Product name, firmware version number, Bluetooth name

max/zoom

Wheel Functions

Priority

Reverse

(control the wheel in

reverse direction)

Reverse (control the

joystick in reverse

direction)

AB point

Reverse

(control in reverse direction)

Firmware Upgrade

Electronic follow focus

Disable wheel

Handle control

External control

Hold to trigger

Press to trigger

Press or press and hold

Vertical direction

Horizontal direction

Enter

Exit

Tilt axis

Roll axis

Simplified Chinese

English

lite/focus

max/zoom

Disable

Enable

Low

Medium

High

Set point A

Set point B

Clear AB point

Disable

Enable

Start upgrade

Force upgrade

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

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Motor Torque Adjustment

When using the CRANE 2S, you have to adjust the appropriate motor velocity parameters
according to the weight of your camera and lens, so that the CRANE 2S can be used in
its ideal state. We recommend using automatic tuning first. The definitions and operation
methods of the three motor torque methods are as follows:
Auto torque adjustment: Automatically adjusts the power of the motor according to the
weight of the camera and lens.
Operation method: Press the menu button, turn the dial to “Motor Torque”, and press the
right button once to select it. Turn the dial again to select “auto”, and press the right button
once to confirm. The gimbal will now enter auto torque adjustment. Do not interfere with the

gimbal. After the gimbal vibrates for a short while, the display panel will show the "√" icon,

indicating that the auto torque adjustment is complete.

Custom: The power determines the torque of the motor, and needs to be adjusted
according to the load on the gimbal. The power should be proportional to the weight of the
load. A high power value will cause the gimbal itself to vibrate, while a value that is too low
will affect the stability of the gimbal.
Operation method: Press the menu button, turn the dial to “Motor”, and press the right
button once to select it. Turn the dial again to “custom” and press the right button to select
it. Then, press the right button again to select the corresponding axis and rotate the dial to
set the corresponding parameter. After setting the parameter, press the left button to exit.

The gimbal will then save the parameter and display the "√" icon on the display panel to

indicate that the the auto parameter adjustment is complete.

Level: Three motor torque levels from low to high are provided based on the combined
weight of mainstream camera lenses available on the market. Users can select the
corresponding motor torque level according to the weight of their camera and lens.
Operation method: Press the menu button, turn the dial to “motor”, and press the right
button once to select it. Turn the dial again to select the strength “level”, and press the right
button once to enter the strength level menu. Select the corresponding strength level and

press the right button to confirm. When the display screen shows the "√" icon, it means the

level selection is complete.

① When adjusting the motor power parameters, make sure that the lock switches of

the three axes on the gimbal are turned on, and the gimbal is upright and placed on
level ground.

② If a load is changed, please readjust the balance and adjust the power parameters

using the method mentioned above.

③ It is recommended to use auto torque adjustment first. If auto-tuning fails to meet your

requirements, you can use custom settings to fine-tune the motor parameters. If the
above two methods still do not meet your requirements, use the level adjustment to
select the power parameters.

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Operation Modes

The red circle indicates that the motor will rotate along with the grip movement.
The gray circle means the motor is locked and cannot move along with the grip
movement.

Pan Following mode (PF):

The tilt axis and roll axis motors are locked, and the camera rotates with the handle
while panning horizontally. Push the joystick up/down to control the tilt axis angle,
and push it left/right to control the pan axis of the camera.

Press the M button

Roll axis

横滚轴

航向轴

Pan axis

俯仰轴

tilt axis

Locking mode (L):

All three motor angles are locked, and the camera orientation will not move with
the rotation of the handle. Push the joystick up/down to change the tilt angle of the
camera and left/right to change the horizontal orientation of the camera.

press the M button

横滚轴

Roll axis

航向轴

Pan axis

俯仰轴

tilt axis

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Point of View mode (POV):

All three motors move when the handle is rotated.

Vortex mode (V):

The tilt axis motor rotates upward by 90 ° , and the tilt axis, roll axis and pan axis
motors follow the rotation of the handle. Push the joystick to the left/right to control
the rotation of the pan axis.

Press the M button twice

横滚轴

Roll axis

Press the M button twice

Pan axis

航向轴

俯仰轴

tilt axis

tilt axis

Roll axis

Pan axis

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Go mode (GO):

The roll axis motor is locked, and the tilt axis and pan axis motors quickly follow the
rotation of the handle.

Following mode (F):

The roll axis motor is locked, and the tilt axis and pan axis motors follow the rotation
of the handle. Push the joystick up/down to change the roll angle.

Press the M button thrice

横滚轴

Roll axis

航向轴

Pan axis

Press or press and hold the trigger button

Roll axis

横滚轴

航向轴

Pan axis

俯仰轴

tilt axis

俯仰轴

tilt axis

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Portrait Mode:

Landscape Mode for the leveling sequence steps in Portrait Mode.

Inverted mode:

If the handle cannot be rotated directly, you can mount it upside down and level
it before turning the device on.

Mount the camera on the tilt arm for Portrait Mode; refer to the

Landscape Mode Portrait Mode

Rotate the handle 180 degrees for inverted mode.

Upright mode Inverted mode

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Manual Repositioning

In Pan Following mode (PF) and Locking mode (L), the camera can be rotated
by a certain angle by hand, and the camera angle will be fixed at that angle after
you release the camera. The angle of the tilt axis can be manually adjusted in Pan
Following mode (PF), and the angles of the tilt axis and pan axis can be manually
adjusted in Locking mode (L).

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How to Use the App

CRANE2 S

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App Download

Search for the “ZY Play” app in the app store or use
your mobile device to scan the QR code on the left to

download and install the app (Android 5.0 or higher; iOS

9.0 or higher).

① Users can make better use of the various functions

of the CRANE 2S with the dedicated “ZY Play” app.

② ZY Cami is subject to updates without notice.

Please always refer to the latest version.

Connect and activate

1. Power on the CRANE 2S and turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.

2. Open the “ZY Play” app and select the product page corresponding to CRANE
2S. Tap "Connect now", and select the CRANE 2S with the corresponding
Bluetooth name. The CRANE 2S Bluetooth name is shown on the tilt arm (USER
ID: XXXX).

3. Activation on the “ZY Play” app is required if the CRANE 2S is being used
for the first time, otherwise the motor will not work. Activating the CRANE 2S
requires registration or login with a ZHIYUN account, and a network connection.

4. After the device is successfully activated, press and hold the M button and the
motor will start working again.

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APP Operations

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Main App Features

Stabilizer Mode

Stabilizer Parameters

SettingsCustomized

Scene Mode

Stabilizer calibration

ZY Play

Video and Photo

Timelapse

Panorama

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Calibration and firmware upgrade

When is Calibration Required

Calibrate the CRANE 2S as needed.

1. Slight deviation is found in the tilt angle of the camera in level

position after turning on.

2. Slight deviation is found in the roll angle of the camera in level

position after turning on.

3. Frequent small angle correction is found when the camera is

in level position while the stabilizer stays still.

1. Slight deviation is found in the level position after the

initialization of the stabilizer.

2. The stabilizer has not been used for a long time.

3. The stabilizer undergoes significant temperature difference in

operation environments.

Slight deviation is found in the tilt or roll angle of the camera in
level position after initialization and six-side calibration of the
stabilizer.

When to calibrate How to calibrate

Initialization

Six-sided

calibration

Fine angle

adjustment

How to initialize

After starting the CRANE 2S and entering standby mode, place the CRANE 2S on a
flat surface and keep the CRANE 2S still for about 30 seconds. The CRANE 2S will
automatically initialize.

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Calibration and firmware upgrade

How to perform six-side calibration

1. Six-side calibration via APP：

According to the method introduced in "APP Operations", please connect the
stabilizer with APP, and enter "Calibration", then conduct the six-side calibration
according to the prompt.

2. Six-side calibration via "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools"
Power on the stabilizer and turn it to standby mode. Connect the Type-C port on
the stabilizer with a computer via a Type-C USB cable. Launch Zhiyun Gimbal
Tools, click "open" on the top and click "calibration" on the bottom. Please conduct

the process according to the following steps. A “ √ ” mark will appear after the

calibration is completed.

3. Six-side calibration via OLED display guide
Power on the stabilizer and enter standby mode, then press menu and rotate the dial
to "calibration" option. Single press Right to confirm the selection, and single press
"yes" to start. Conduct the steps appearing on the stabilizer display screen. After the

calibration is completed, a " √ " mark will appear on the display screen.

① Refer to the figure below for the steps to complete six-side calibration.

After completing the calibration, restart the CRANE 2S and it can be used
normally.

② The six-side calibration operation can be understood simply as making the

six planes of the quick release plate perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

③ Six-side calibration can be performed without mounting a camera.

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Calibration and firmware upgrade

STEP 1 STEP 2

STEP 3 STEP 4

STEP 5 STEP 6

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Calibration and firmware upgrade

Motor Fine-tuning

Start the CRANE 2S, click the menu button, rotate the dial to "angle", and press the
right button to select it. Then, rotate the dial again to the axis you wish to adjust, and
press the right button to select it. Rotate the wheel to adjust to an appropriate value.
Finally, press the left button to exit and save the changes. When the display panel

shows the " √ " icon, it means that the fine angle adjustment has been completed.

CRANE 2S firmware upgrade

USB

Method 1: Connect the Type-C port on the stabilizer with a computer via a Type-C
USB cable to conduct the stabilizer firmware update and online calibration.

1. Open ZHIYUN official website www.zhiyun-tech.com. Click "Download"­"Firmware" on the homepage. Find and download the USB driver and the latest
firmware for your stabilizer model. (For Mac and WIN10, you don't need to
download USB driver.)

2. Install the downloaded driver.

3. Power on the stabilizer and enter standby mode.

4. Open "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools". Click [Open] > [Firmware Upgrade] > [Browse].
Choose [firmware.ptz]. Click "Upgrade" and wait until the firmware update is
complete.

Method 2: Update via APP. According to the method introduced in "APP Operations",
connect the stabilizer to APP. If a firmware update prompt pops up on APP, please
tap to update.

① When upgrading using method one, wait for the “√” icon on the display panel

before unplugging the USB Type-C data cable.

② Before upgrading the firmware, please ensure that the CRANE 2S has more

than 50% power remaining. You will not be able to exit the app interface
or access the back-end during the upgrade process. Pay attention to the
prompts on the app.

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Product Specifications

Product model: CR113

Item

Operating voltage

Operating current

Power output voltage

Power output current

Tilt mechanical range

Roll Mechanical Range

Pan Mechanical Range

Tilt axis controllable
angle

Roll axis controllable
angle

Pan axis controllable
angle

Working temperature

Battery Capacity

Operation Time

Charging Time

Product Net Weight

Bluetooth

Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power (EIRP)

Operation Frequency

Camera charging

Bearing Range of 1/4"
Screw Thread with Crown
Gear

Specifications

Minimum Standard Maximum Notes

9.8V 11.1V 12.6V

160mA - 6000mA

- 5V -

- 1A - Camera control interface

-91° - +155°

-57.5° - +237.5°

- 360° - Infinite rotation

-80° - +135°

-35° - +35°

-180° - +180°

-10℃ 25℃ 45℃

- 2600mAh - 3 18650 lithium batteries

- 12h - Lab Data 1

- 4h - Lab Data 2

- 1880g -

Bluetooth 5.0

<10dBm

2.4GHz

Supports 5V 1A camera charging

Load ≤ 1000g, moment arm ≤ 100mm

Excluding tripod and

batteries

Simultaneously

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Product Specifications

Laboratory data 1: The battery life was tested to be 12h in an environment with

ambient temperature of 25° C; CRANE 2S + fully charged 18650-2600mAh 3.7v

9.62Wh batteries; Canon EOS R+28-70mm F2 mounted and leveled with static

placement.

Laboratory data 2: The charging time was tested to be 4h in an environment with
ambient temperature of 25° C and using a 5V/2.4A power adapter. The charging
time varies according to different environments, and actual results may be different.
In addition, the lower the temperature of the charging environment, the smaller the
charging current, and the longer the charging time.
All the data in this guide was gathered from internal experiments from ZHIYUN’s
laboratories. The data may differ to some extent under different scenarios so please
refer to the actual use of the CRANE 2S.

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Disclaimer and Warnings

Thank you for purchasing the CRANE 2S. The information contained herein relates
to your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document
carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the
instructions and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders,
or damage to the CRANE 2S or other property. ZHIYUN reserves the right of final
interpretation of this document and all relevant documents relating to the SCRANE
2S, and the right to make changes at any time without notice. This document is
subject to update without notice. Please visit www.zhiyun-tech.com for the latest
product information.

By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this document carefully
and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You
agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product,
and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes
that are proper and in accordance with all terms, precautions, practices, policies and
guidelines ZHIYUN has made and may make available.

Except for what is mandated by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic
of China, ZHIYUN accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility
incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. Users shall observe safe
and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth herein.

ZHIYUN ™，TransMount ™ are the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information

Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “ZHIYUN” or “ZHIYUN TECH”)
and its affiliates. All product names or marks referred to herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Reading Tips

Symbol Descriptions: Operation and Use Tips Important Notes

Warnings

The CRANE 2S is a high-precision device. Users should be equipped with basic
hands-on skills and common safety knowledge, and the device should be used with
care. Read the entire CRANE 2S user guide to become familiar with the features of
this product before operating it. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in
damage to the product or personal property, or cause serious injury. This product is
not intended for use by children. Do not use the CRANE 2S with components that
are not provided or recommended by ZHIYUN or in any way that does not follow
the safety guidelines in the product documentation provided by ZHIYUN. The safety
guidelines herein contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is
essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user guide prior
to assembly, setup or use of the CRANE 2S in order to operate the product correctly
and avoid damage or serious injury.

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Disclaimer and Warnings

Safe Operation Guidelines

Note:

1. The CRANE 2S is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to the
CRANE 2S if it is dropped or subject to external force, and this may result in the
device malfunctioning.

2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes are not blocked by external force when

CRANE 2S is turned on.

3. The CRANE 2S is not waterproof. Do not let the CRANE 2S come into contact
with any kind of liquid, including cleaning liquids. It is recommended to use a dry
soft cloth to clean the CRANE 2S.

4. Protect the CRANE 2S from dust and sand during use.

WARNING

To avoid fire, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following safety
guidelines when using, charging, or storing your batteries.

Battery Use

1. Prevent the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do not leave
batteries out in the rain or near a source of moisture. Do not drop the battery
into water. If the inside of the battery comes into contact with water, chemical
decomposition may occur, potentially resulting in the battery catching on fire, and
may even lead to an explosion.

2. If the battery falls into water with the stabilizer during use, take it out immediately
and put it in a safe and open area. Maintain a safe distance from the battery
until it is completely dry. Never use the battery again, and dispose of the battery
properly as described in the Battery Disposal section below.

3. If the battery catches fire, use water, water spray, sand, fire blanket, dry powder,
or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher immediately to put out the fire. Battery­caused fire may lead to explosion. Please extinct the fire by applying the methods
recommended above according to the actual situation.

4. Never use non-ZHIYUN batteries. If replacement or backup is needed, please
purchase new batteries from ZHIYUN's official website or authorized channels.
ZHIYUN takes no responsibility for any damage caused by non-ZHIYUN batteries.

5. Never use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. Never use or
charge if the battery smells, or overheats (exceeding maximum temperature
of 160 ° F/71 ° C). If your batteries are abnormal, contact ZHIYUN or a ZHIYUN
authorized dealer for further assistance.

6. The battery should be used within the temperature range from -10° C
to 60° C. Use of battery in environments above 60° C may lead to a fire or
explosion. Use of battery below -10° C may lead to serious battery damage.

7. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments.
Otherwise, the battery protection board may malfunction.

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Disclaimer and Warnings

8. Do not disassemble or use any sharp object to puncture the battery in any way.
Otherwise, the battery may leak, catch fire or explode.

9. Do not mechanically strike, crush, or throw the battery. Do not place heavy
objects on the battery or charger.

10. Electrolytes inside the battery are highly corrosive. In case of accidental contact
of any electrolytes with your skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water for at least
15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

11. Do not use the battery if it has been involved in a crash or heavy impact.

12. Do not heat the battery and never put the battery in a microwave oven or in a
pressurized container.

13. Do not place the battery on a conductive surface (such as a metal desk surface,
eye-glasses, watch, jewelry, etc.)

14. Prevent use of wires or other metal objects that could cause positive and negative
short-circuit to the battery.

15. If the battery terminal is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Otherwise it will cause
a bad battery connection, which may result in energy loss or charging failure.

Battery Charging

1. The battery will automatically stop charging once it is full. Please disconnect the
battery and the charger when fully charged.

2. Do not attach the batteries to a wall outlet or car charger socket directly. Always
use a ZHIYUN approved adapter for charging. ZHIYUN takes no responsibility if
the battery is charged using a non-ZHIYUN charger.

3. Do not put the battery and charger near flammable materials or on flammable
surfaces (such as carpet or wood). Never leave the battery unattended during
charging to prevent any accident.

4. Do not charge the battery immediately after use, because the battery temperature
may be too high. Do not charge the battery until it cools down to normal room
temperature. Charging the battery with its temperature over 45° C or lower than 0°
C may lead to leakage, overheating, or damage.

5. Examine the charger before use, make sure there is no damage to the enclosure,
cord, plug, or other parts. Never use a damaged charger. Do not clean the
charger with any liquid containing alcohol or other flammable solvents. Disconnect
the charger when not in use.

Battery Storage

1. Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets.

2. Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater, or inside
of a vehicle on hot days. Never expose the battery in any environment with
temperature of over 60° C. The ideal storage temperature is 22° C-28° C.

3. Store batteries in a dry environment.

4. Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely
discharged to prevent over-discharge of battery which may result in battery
damage and permanent failure.

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Disclaimer and Warnings

Battery Maintenance

1. Do not over-charge or over-discharge the battery, which will damage the battery;

2. The battery performance will be affected for not being used for a long time;

3. Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low;

4. Do not store the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60℃ .

Battery Disposal

1. Please fully discharge the battery before putting it in the designated recycling bin.
Batteries contain hazardous constituents and it is forbidden to put the battery
in general waste bin. For related details please abide by the local laws and
regulations on battery recycling and disposal.

2. If the battery cannot be fully discharged, never put it in battery recycling bin.
Please contact battery recycling companies for a proper solution.

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Warranty Terms

Warranty Period

1. Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service in case of quality
defect(s) found in the product within 15 days upon receipt of the product.

2. Customers are entitled to free repair service from ZHIYUN for any product proven
defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure during normal
consumer usage and conditions within the valid warranty period, which is 12
months counting from the date of selling. However, warranty period varies by
product component and country of purchase. Please contact our after-sales
service team on ZHIYUN official website or your place of purchase for detailed
warranty information.

Warranty Exclusions

1. Products subjected to unauthorized repair, misuse, collision, neglect, mishandling,
soaking, accident, and unauthorized alteration.

2. Products subjected to improper use or whose labels or security tags have been
torn off or altered.

3. Products whose warranty has expired.

4. Products damaged due to force majeure, such as fire, flood, lightening, etc.

Warranty Claim Procedure

1. If failure or any problem occurs to your product after purchase, please contact a
local agent for assistant, or you can always contact ZHIYUN’s customer service
through email at service@ zhiyun-tech.com or website at www.zhiyun-tech. com.

2. Your local agent or ZHIYUN’s customer service will guide you through the whole
service procedure regarding any product issue or problem you have encountered.
ZHIYUN reserves the right to reexamine damaged or returned products.

Customer information

Customer Name : Contact No :

Address :

Sales Information

Sales Date : Prod. Serial No :

Dealer :

Contact No :：

#1 Maintenance Record

Service Date : Signature of Repairman :

Cause of Problem :

Service Result : □ Solved □ Unsolved □ Refunded (Replaced)

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