SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY HG9001407 RONIN User Manual Ronin V1 0

SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD RONIN Ronin V1 0

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© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 17DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning Download and Install 1. Download the DJI Assistant App:Search “DJI Assistant” on the App Store then follow instructions for the iOS version.2. Be sure Bluetooth is switched to the on postion on your mobile device. Position the camera in the standard operating position. Power on your Ronin and then open the app to connect to the Ronin via Bluetooth.  4. Connect to your Ronin according to the tips in the app. After connecting to the main controller of the gimbal, you will see the Wizard menu. When the green light at the top in the App is steady and the blue light is blinking, the connection is complete. The green LED light on the Ronin will light up.There are two device types, choose "Ronin" to enter the gimbal assistant page. Choosing "A2" Basic SettingsThe functionality in the Wizard are the most basic functions you may want to adjust upon receiving your Ronin. These options are also the most used functions during standard operation of the Ronin. You can complete all these settings in the Wizard menu.1. CalibrateAuto Tune Stability provides an easy one-touch button for automatic configuration of each axis. mounted such as a lens change or accessories change. This will offer the best stability and the most optimal settings.DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning
18 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Ronin User Manual2. Live DataThis monitors the feedback from each motor axis. If a particular motor axis indicates a power greater than 10, this often means the mechanical balancing of the camera hasn’t been properly adjusted. A properly balanced camera rig will have each axis indicating close to 0 power. Don’t worry if these settings are not always 0. The Angle indicates the current angle at which each axis is in relation to center.3. Briefcase ModeWhen Briefcase Mode is switched on, the Ronin will be able to seamlessly transform into this operation mode. With Briefcase Mode turned off, the Ronin will allow the Roll axis to follow if the Ronin is tilted past the standard roll axis travel.4. SmoothTrack ModeWhen SmoothTrack Mode is enabled, the Ronin will can be "steered" by the camera operator’s movements in the Pan and Tilt axis. This steering/translation speed can be adjusted for each axis independently. When the Ronin's top bar is rotated left or right, the camera will smoothly pan and slow down to a stop. Under the SmoothTrack options, the Pan Axis and the Tilt Axis can be independently adjusted. Pan Axis speed will determine how fast the camera will travel while translating a pan movement. Pan Deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera’s pan.Tilt Axis speed will determine how fast the camera will travel while translating a tilt movement. Tilt deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera’s tilt.The Pan and Tilt SmoothTrack speed can be tested. Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when tapping these Test buttons.5. Control Speed AdjustmentRemote control speed can be adjusted here. The adjustment represents the maximum speed of gimbal control in the Pan and Tilt axis when the control sticks are pushed to their endpoints.Advanced SettingsThere are more advanced functions you can adjust through the Assistant to meet your requirement.Gimbal Menu
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 19Ronin User Manual1. Gimbal Motor Adjustment The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor’s stiffness settings (as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis’s interaction) to accomplish an optimized setting. Besides tuning stiffness, there are other electronic settings being tuned. It is highly recommended that the lens change or accessories change. This will offer the best stability and the most optimal settings.amount of power applied to the motors as they react to the balancing of weight on each axis. The higher you can adjust the stiffness settings without having any vibrations or oscillations from the gimbal, the better. A majority of the time, the Auto Tuned settings will be suitable. The Trim adjustment controls the preset amount of trim applied to each axis off center. The default setting of 0 degrees represents center.2. Gimbal SmoothTrack ModeWhen SmoothTrack Mode is enabled, the Ronin will can be "steered" by the camera operator’s movements in the Pan and Tilt axis. This steering/translation speed can be adjusted for each axis independently. When the Ronin's top bar is rotated left or right, the camera will smoothly pan and slow down to a stop. Under the SmoothTrack options, the Pan Axis and the Tilt Axis can be independently adjusted. Pan Axis speed will determine how fast the camera will travel while translating a pan movement. Pan Deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera’s pan.Tilt Axis speed will determine how fast the camera will travel while translating a tilt movement. Tilt deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera’s tilt.The Pan and Tilt SmoothTrack speed can be tested. Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when tapping these Test buttons.Control Menu
20 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Ronin User Manual1. Controller DeadbandOnboard controller and the remote operator controller can have independent pan and tilt deadbands of movement. The larger the deadband, the more deadband there is in the stick movement prior to the input being translated to actual movement of the gimbal.2. Controller Maximum SpeedMaximum Speed is a function that allows the controlled stick response from being a linear response to what is known as an increasing response curve. This means the amount of gimbal travel in the Pan or Tilt is not directly proportional to control stick travel. Control response can be adjusted to be milder   half of control stick travel. This preset exponential curve is selected based off the input of maximum speed. The onboard controller and the remote operator control sticks can have maximum speeds set independently from each other.DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning3. Controller Smoothing When the control stick input is released, the smoothing of the translated movement will come to a smooth slow down if the smoothing is increased. If the smoothing is 0, the slowdown will appear as an abrupt stop. The onboard controller and remote operator control sticks can be set independently. Pan and tilt smoothing can also be set independently.4. Controller Endpoints AdjustmentPan Axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for left and right movement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller. Pan Axis endpoints setting means during controller input, the maximum point in which the gimbal will rotate left or right.If the requirement to rotate 360 degrees on the Pan axis is needed, simply adjust the endpoints for pan to 0. If endpoints are set to 0 for 360 degree Pan ability, then "Test Pan Endpoint" will not move the pan axis.Tilt Axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for up and down movement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller. Tilt Axis endpoints setting means during controller input, the maximum point in which the gimbal will rotate up or down.The Pan and Tilt endpoints can be tested. Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when tapping the Test buttons.
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 21Ronin User ManualDJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning5. Channels   Roll can be re-assigned to either of the remote control sticks. The controlled axis can also be reversed.6. Controller SettingsController Priority: If both input devices send control signals to the gimbal, the selected controller priority will be the only device to send a signal at that given time.control. The control speed settings for pan and tilt can be set independently from each other.Setting Speed Toggle Presets, you are setting the Function switch (left switch) on the Ronin remote control. These presets will allow you to change the SmoothTrack speed remotely. If the remote control is turned on, the Speed Toggle Presets for SmoothTrack will take precedence over the App settings. Once the remote control is turned off, the SmoothTrack settings in the App will take over.
22 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Ronin User ManualMore MenuBriefcase ModeWhen Briefcase Mode is switched on, the Ronin will be able to seamlessly transform into this operational mode. With Briefcase Mode turned off, the Ronin will continue to allow the Roll axis to follow.Motor Kill SwitchWhen activated, the Ronin is still powered on, but the motors will be powered off. This will allow an adjustment to the gimbal or camera without having to turn off the gimbal. Prior to turning off the kill switch, make sure the gimbal is positioned in the standard operating position. The motor kill switch can also be used in case the gimbal operator runs into an issue, or you need to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup.Calibrate CenterIf the Ronin’s Pan axis is off center, you can recalibrate the true center of the Ronin using this switch. Using a remote control, position the pan axis at dead center, then tap the Calibrate Center. Tap “Center” Calibrate SystemCalibrate System is only used if you notice any kind of drift in any of the axes. To calibrate the system, place the Ronin on the tuning stand and make sure it is completely steady. Then tap the Calibrate System button Restore Default SettingsViewer MenuThe viewer provides all the essential live data for monitoring the gimbals electronics as well as feedback from the motors. Power is indicated for each axis. The current angle of each axis is also indicated. The voltage of the battery, temperature of the main electronics, and also current uptime can also be monitored via this menu.
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 23DJI PC Assistant TuningThe tuning abilities of the DJI Assistant App and DJI PC Assistant are the same. There is no need to repeat your settings in both Assistants.Install the DJI WIN driver and DJI PC Assistant1. Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER from the Ronin product page on DJI.com. 2. Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJI.com. 4. Run Assistant. The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP, Win7, and Win8 (32 or 64 bit) SettingsAdjust the following basic functions before using the Ronin: Auto Tune Stability, Briefcase Mode, SmoothTrack and Maximum Speed Adjustment.refer to the DJI Assistant App for more details.Basic1. GimbalDJI PC Assistant Tuning
24 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. DJI PC Assistant TuningMotor: The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor’s stiffness settings (as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis’s interaction) to accomplish an optimized setting. Each axis has its own stiffness and trim adjustment. Live Data: This monitors the feedback from the motors on each axis.Briefcase Mode: Select the checkbox to enable Briefcase Mode.Motor Kill Switch: Select the checkbox to enable the Motor Kill Switch.SmoothTrack: Select the checkbox to enable SmoothTrack. Note the Pan Axis and the Tilt Axis can be independently adjusted.The Pan and Tilt SmoothTrack speed can be tested. Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when clicking the Test buttons.Reset Password: If you forgot your Bluetooth connection password, click here to reset your password.Calibrate Center: If the Ronin’s Pan axis is off center, you can recalibrate the true center of the Ronin using this switch. Using a remote control, position the pan axis at dead center, then click the Calibrate Center. Click Viewer Menu: The Viewer provides essential live data for monitoring the Ronin’s electronics and feedback from the motors. Power is indicated for each axis. The current angle of each axis is also indicated.Calibrate System: Calibrate System is only used if you notice any kind of drift in any of the axes. To calibrate the system, place the Ronin on the tuning stand and make sure it is completely steady. Then Auto Tune Stability: The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor’s stiffness settings (as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis’s interaction) to accomplish an optimized setting.Default: Click here to restore all of the factory settings.2. ControlThe onboard controller and the remote operator control sticks have a Deadband, Maximum Speed, and Smoothing, all of which can be set independently.Endpoint: Pan Axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for left and right movement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller. Tilt Axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for up and down
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 25Ronin User Manualmovement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller.If the requirement to rotate 360 degrees on the Pan axis is needed, simply adjust the endpoints for pan to 0. If endpoints are set to 0 for 360 degree Pan ability, then "Test Pan Endpoint" will not move the pan axis.The Pan and Tilt endpoints can be tested. Ensure the camera is unobstructed when clicking the Test buttons.Controller Priority: If both input devices send control signals to the gimbal, the selected controller priority will be the only device to send a signal at that given time.Pan/Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment: Click to choose combined or independent settings.Speed Toggle Presets: These presets will allow you to change the SmoothTrack speed remotely. If the remote control is turned on, the Speed Toggle Presets for SmoothTrack will take precedence over the Assistant settings. Once the remote control is turned off, the SmoothTrack settings in the Assistant will take over.DJI PC Assistant Tuning3. Channels   Roll can be re-assigned to either of the remote control sticks. The controlled axis can also be reversed.4. Battery*This page provides all of the essential information regarding the Ronin’s battery.
26 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Ronin User ManualUpgradethe steps below:1. Connect the Ronin to your computer via the Micro-USB cable and wait until the blue indicator LED in the PC Assistant blinks.2. Click “Upgrade”.  5. Power the Ronin off and on after the upgrade is complete. Ensure your computer is connected to the internet. Ensure the Ronin is powered on during the upgrade. Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade. Do not power off the Ronin until the upgrade is completed.DJI PC Assistant Tuning
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 27Ronin User ManualYou can check the Assistant version via Info.S/N is a 32 digit authorization code for future function activations. The authorization code for your unit 30 times, your GCU will be locked and you will have to contact our customer support.DJI PC Assistant TuningInfo
28 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControlConnecting the Remote Control to Ronin1. Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. Pay attention to the negative and positive poles.2. Turn on the Ronin, then turn on the Remote Controllers's power switch. The LED on the Ronin will blink red at this time.3. Press and hold the Bind button (shown below) for a few seconds until the LED blinks green three times. If the LED changes to a solid, red light, the remote control and the Ronin have been successfully bound. The binding process only needs to be done once unless the bind button is pressed or if the Ronin needs to be bound to another remote control.[2][3][5][4][6][7][8][9][1]J3J4J2J1[10][11]Bind Button Please make sure the batteries have enough capacity before use. If the low voltage warning alert sounds, please replace the batteries as soon as possible. Use the correct type of battery. For long-term storage, remove the batteries from the remote control.[1] Antenna [2] Carrying Handle [3] 3-Position Switch MODE [4] 3-Position Switch FUNCTION [5] Joystick 1(J1;J2) [6] Joystick 2(J3;J4) [7] Neck Strap Attachment [8] Power Switch [9] Power Indicator [10] Battery Compartment [11] Micro-USB Port Remote Control
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 29Ronin User ManualRemote Control Power LED Indicator StatusPower LED Indicator Sound Remote Control Status — Solid red None Normal  B-B-B…… Low voltage alert. It will sound at 4V-4.3V. Replace the batteries immediately.  B--B--B…… Inactivity alert. Will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you continue using the remote control or turn it off.The remote control will automatically power off when the battery voltage drops below 4V. Remote Control FeaturesMODE: The MODE switch is used for toggling SmoothTrack. 1. In Position 1, SmoothTrack is off. Remote control will freely position pan axis stops and holds the last input position of the pan axis control stick.2. In Position 2, SmoothTrack is on. Remote control will freely position pan axis stops and holds the last input position of the pan axis control stick.3. In Position 3, SmoothTrack is on. The gimbal will always point and reset pan to the forward facing direction once the pan axis control stick is let go.Position 1 -Free, SmoothTrack Off Position 2 -Free, SmoothTrack On Position 3 -Reset to Center, SmoothTrack OnFUNCTION: 1. The FUNCTION switch is used to select the SmoothTrack speed. There are 3 possible selections: Fast, Normal and Slow. The value of each speed can be preset in the App or PC Assistant.Position 1 -Fast Position 2 -Normal Position 3 -Slow2. Activating Kill Switch.3 consecutively for 3 times and you will activate the motor kill switch. Do the same again to turn off the motor kill switch. Prior to re-activating the gimbal motors, be sure to position the camera in the standard operating position. The motor kill switch is useful in case the gimbal operator runs into an issue or you need to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup. Remote Control
30 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Ronin User ManualLeft Stick: Horizontal movements on the left stick control the Roll axis. Vertical Right Stick: Horizontal movements ont the right stick control the Pan axis.Right Stick:Vertical movements on the right stick control the Tilt axis.These stick settings can be customized in the DJI Ronin Assistant App or PC Assistant.Adding 3rd Party Transmitter/Receiver Ronin supports 3rd party transmitters/receivers, such as D-Bus or PPM. Connect the transmitter through the port (refer to Page 8 for the location of D-Bus/PPM port ).Operation ModesThere are three operation modes in the Ronin: underslung mode, upright mode and briefcase mode.Underslung Mode Underslung mode is the standard, default mode. It can be used without any user input.Operation Modes
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 31Ronin User ManualUpright ModeFlip the gimbal forward 180 degrees and it will automatically change to upright mode. Alternatively, you can set the gimbal into upright mode before turning it on. Upright mode is ideal for car mounts or other high camera positions, as it allows you to shoot higher and/or at eye level. Upright mode can upright mode.Briefcase ModeBriefcase mode allows you to hold the Ronin in a slim profile close to your body. To enter briefcase mode, tilt the gimbal on the roll axis 90 degrees to the left or right. You may turn briefcase mode off in the gimbal app, in which case the Ronin will never automatically transform into briefcase mode. In briefcase mode, the remote control does not have pan or roll control of the Ronin.MaintenanceThe figure to the right shows the proper way to transport the Ronin with the stand. Using the hook-and-loop straps, lock the Ronin gimbal in place as shown. Be sure to undo the straps prior to turning the Ronin on! The Ronin is a precise machine and it is not water resistant. Keep it away from sand and dust during usage. After use, it is recommended to wipe the Ronin down with a soft dry cloth. Never spray any cleaning liquids onto the Ronin.Upright Mode Briefcase ModeMaintenance
32 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. TroubleshootingNO. The Problem What to Do1 Motors appear to be weak After camera balancing, launch the Assistant App or the PC Assistant and start the Auto Tune Stability. Wait for the process to complete and the stiffness settings will be populated on the screen. 2 If after tapping the Auto Tune Stability button and the gimbal is still vibrating(1) Check to make sure all knobs are very tight. Including the pan motor knob.(2) Check to make sure the camera securing screw is tight. Push on the camera plate to make sure it is not loose and sliding in the camera mount.(3) Try decreasing the stiffness of the each axis. You should be able to tell if there is one particular axis being affected by looking at the "power" of the axes.3 Pan axis seems off center Go into the Assistant App or PC Assistant, tap/click the Calibrate Center and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Ronin seems to be drifting Place the Ronin on the tuning stand and in the Assistant App or the PC Assistant, tap/click the Calibrate System button. Let the process complete before picking up the Ronin.5 SmoothTrack doesn’t work (1) Turn on the Remote control and be sure the MODE switch is not at Position 1 (the uppermost position).(2) SmoothTrack is turned off in the Assistant App or the PC Assistant software.(3) the SmoothTrack Deadband is turned up too high. Reduce the Deadband size in the SmoothTrack Menu.6 Motors seem to shutoff automaticallyCheck your camera balance. If the power indicated in the Gimbal Motors Menu indicates 10 or more on any of the 3 axes, please rebalance your camera.7 Gimbal shuts off and doesn’t come back onPower cycle the gimbal. This is a motor protection algorithm that’s built into the Ronin to save it’s own electronic components. If any particular motor goes into a self protection mode (motor shuts off) 6 times within a 1 minute period, the Ronin will shut off power to the motors and will not come back to life unless power cycled.8 Forgot the Bluetooth passwordConnect Ronin to the PC Assistant and click the "Reset Password" button to reset your password.9 Footage appears to wobble side to side or up and downSmoothTrack speed is too high or SmoothTrack deadband is too low. Decrease the SmoothTrack speed or increase the deadband.Troubleshooting
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 33GeneralBuilt-In Functions Three Operation Modes Underslung Mode Upright ModeBriefcase Mode Built-in independent IMU module DJI Specialized Gimbal Drive Motors with Encoders Bluetooth Module USB Connection 2.4GHz Receiver Temperature Sensor DJI Advanced 32-Bit DSP Processor D-Bus/PPM Receiver SupportedPeripheralCamera Tray Dimensions Maximum depth at center of mass on camera base plate: 140mmMaximum height measured from top of camera base plate: 225mmMaximum width: 195mmAccessory Power Connections 12V regulated P-Tap x 2, USB 500mW x 1, DJI Lightbridge x 1 GCU Input Power 4S Ronin BatteryConnections 2.4GHz Remote Control, Bluetooth, USBPC Assistant Software RequirementsWindows XP SP3; Windows 7; Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit)Mobile Assistant Software RequirementsiOS version 6.1 or above. Mobile devices: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPod touch 4, iPod touch 5 , iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad miniMechanical & Electrical CharacteristicsWorking Current Static current: 300mA (@16V) Dynamic current: 600mA (@16V) Locked motor current: Max 10A (@16V)Operating Temperature -15°C ~ 50°C (-5°F ~ 120°F)Weight 4.20kg (9.26lbs) fully loaded with handlebar Gimbal Dimensions 620mm(W) x 280-380mm (D) x 500mm(H)Working PerformanceLoad Weight Capacity (Reference Value)7.25kg (16lbs)Control Angle Accuracy 0.02°Maximum Control Rotation SpeedPan axis: 90°/secTilt axis: 100°/secRoll axis: 30°/sec Control Rotation Range Pan axis control: 360°Tilt axis control: Up 45° to Down 120°Roll axis control: ± 25°
FCC statements: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ‐ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ‐ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ‐Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ‐Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Power is so low that no RF exposure calculation is needed.

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